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A Cuban Twist on Thanksgiving: How We Give Thanks, Pinecrest Bakery-Style

Thanksgiving might not have started in Cuba, but trust us, we’ve Cubanized it pretty well.

Here at Pinecrest Bakery, we believe that any holiday centered around food, family, and gratitude deserves a little sabor. So while the rest of the country is basting turkeys and baking pies, Cuban families are over here figuring out how to fit a lechón and a pumpkin pie on the same table (spoiler: we always make it work).

Because that’s what makes Thanksgiving in Miami special: it’s not just about traditions, it’s about our traditions.

Lechón Meets Turkey (and Somehow, Everyone Wins)

For Cuban families, Thanksgiving dinner is a beautiful hybrid. There’s the turkey, of course, but sitting right next to it is a perfectly roasted lechón or maybe some pernil, surrounded by yuca con mojo, rice, and enough croquetas to feed a small army.

We call it balance. One plate for tradition, one plate for flavor.

And if you don’t have time to pull off both? Pinecrest Bakery has your back with trays and party platters that bring all that homemade comfort to your table minus the stress.

The Pre-Dinner Café Situation

If you’ve ever been to a Cuban Thanksgiving, you know the day starts early. There’s music playing, family arriving hours before they said they would, and someone already offering you café by 10 a.m.

That first café con leche or cortadito sets the tone for the day: strong, sweet, and full of energy (because you’ll need it when your tías start arguing about who makes the best mojo).

At Pinecrest Bakery, our cafés are brewed for moments like these, the warm-up before the feast, the fuel before the cooking marathon, and the comfort between laughter and chaos.

The Snacks That Steal the Show

Let’s be honest: by the time dinner is ready, everyone’s already full from pastelitos, croquetas, and Cuban sandwiches that “weren’t supposed to ruin your appetite.”

But that’s the beauty of it, food brings people together, even before the turkey hits the table. Whether you’re grabbing a pastelito de guayaba between stories or laying out a platter of mini sandwiches to keep the peace before dinner, Pinecrest Bakery is always part of that rhythm.

Dessert: Where Cultures Collide

Forget choosing between flan or pumpkin pie. Thanksgiving, a lo cubano, means you serve both, plus tres leches for good measure. It’s the ultimate dessert truce.

The best part? Watching everyone go back for “just a little more” of everything, because who can resist a second round when the table looks that good?

Giving Thanks, Cuban-Style

At Pinecrest Bakery, we’re thankful every day for the community that lets us share these traditions with you, for the families who pick up trays before the big feast, for the early risers who grab their café before heading to work, and for everyone who keeps our ovens warm and our hearts full all year long.

This Thanksgiving, whether you’re roasting, frying, or ordering your way to the perfect meal, we hope your table is filled with laughter, love, and plenty of pastelitos.

From our familia to yours, Feliz Día de Acción de Gracias!

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