All In the Family (Cuban-Style)
As you know, the whole family's involved with Old Havana Foods. From siblings to cousins, most everyone's contributed in one way or another. My wonderful sister and her husband have provided some of the start-up capital to help launch the family-owned company. My kids often help pack up shipments of our famous "frijoles negros" (Cuban black beans). And my Dad's offered up his amazing talents.
Julio Crews is a talented abstract painter in Houston, Texas. I'm awful proud of him. He came to this great country in 1961 with the clothes on his back and about $40 in his pocket. It's the classic American story. Starting with nothing. Struggling, working and sacrificing so his kids could have a future.
And now he's helping me again - creating beautiful artwork for my Old Havana Foods website. I hope you'll visit and see his creative energy.
This is his colorful depiction of the famous Old Havana landmark known as, "La Angel de La Loma" (The Angel of the Hill). One of the tallest points in the capital city, the neighborhood is crowned by a humble church - built in 1630. The image of "La Angel de La Loma" has been seen in countless postcards through the decades. The narrow, cobblestoned streets and centuries-old buildings are why the United Nations has designated Old Havana as a World-Heritage site.
Thanks to my father, Julio, for teaching me to appreciate Cuban architecture, music and culture. And thanks for sharing your beautiful artwork!
