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What does the article say was her family’s way of showing love?
Sharing food.
It says “Sharing food was her family’s way of expressing love.”
How did Evanice begin to create vegan versions of Cuban dishes?
By replacing meat with ingredients like jackfruit.
She shreds and seasons jackfruit like meat.
How does Evanice’s culture influence her cooking?
Her recipes are inspired by her dad’s and grandma’s recipes.
She says most of her ideas come from their recipes.
Why is Evanice proud to be making her abuelita’s recipes for a living?
It honors her heritage.
She says, “I never thought I’d be making my abuelita’s recipes for a living, but I’m so proud to be doing it.”
What made Evanice change her eating habits as a teenager?
She became vegan.
The article says, “When Evanice was a teenager, mealtimes changed. She became vegan.”
What is Señoreata, and how does it reflect Evanice’s personal story?
It’s her vegan Cuban food truck business.
The article states that she now shares her food through Señoreata.
Why does Evanice believe it’s not a weakness to ask for help?
She used to do everything herself but learned asking for help makes you stronger.
*She says, “It’s not a weakness. It can make you stronger."
Why did Evanice spend a lot of time in her abuelita’s kitchen growing up?
She loved being there and learned family recipes.
The article says she spent many weekends in her abuelita’s kitchen where something delicious was always cooking.
Why couldn’t she eat some of her favorite foods anymore?
They contained meat or animal products.
She could no longer eat dishes like lechón or arroz con pollo.
What makes Evanice’s vegan ropa vieja unique?
It uses jackfruit instead of beef.
*She drains, shreds, and seasons jackfruit to replace meat in ropa vieja.
What motivates Evanice to keep doing her work?
She wants to make vegan cooking easier.
She says, “People shouldn’t feel disconnected from their culture just because they don’t eat the same way.”
What was Evanice’s solution to missing her favorite traditional foods?
She began making vegan versions.
The text says she looked for ways to make her favorite dishes vegan.
Why does Evanice enjoy getting feedback from customers?
Because it shows people like the vegan versions.
She says it’s a big deal when people from her culture say it tastes good.
How does Evanice’s work help others who want to eat vegan food and still feel connected to their culture?
She helps people stay connected to culture through food.
She teaches others how to make vegan versions of traditional dishes.