Daimé Hernando

Daimé Hernando is a Cuban chef based in Madrid, known for running the popular restaurant Havana Blues, which aims to evoke the comforting flavors of traditional Cuban home cooking. Originally from Guantánamo, she left Cuba and experienced a deep sense of longing for her homeland, especially as she reflects on her past and the memories tied to her childhood. Despite her painful acceptance of possibly never returning, recent political developments and increased US pressure on Cuba have sparked a cautious sense of hope in her, as she dreams of returning to show her daughter her roots and the place she once called home.