Thanks, Gina,

Thanks, Gina, for your prompt answer and for the valuable contents of your investigation. I am planning on writing a book, after I retire, on the cooking of the Three big Antilles, Cuba, Santo Domingo and Puerto Rico. I think there is such a wealth of recipes and our cuisine is almost unexplored. With your permission, I will include your Article, under your name and with all the proper credits, because I think that no one can explain better than what you did, the wonderful and versatile ROPA VIEJA.

By the way, I had frequently cried while reading Mary Urrutia Randelman's book. I have given it as a gift to all my Cuban friends, here in Puerto Rico.

Please, convey my respects to your mother, and the proper appreciation for hers and your valuable help.

Gladys/PR