PS: You're trilingual. Growing up, how did your parents approach teaching you all three languages?
BS: It was pretty easy I think with being the firstborn. It was a no-brainer for my parents to speak all three to me. I also got to spend a lot of time traveling. Before the age of 10, I had been to Brazil four times, Mexico twice, and Spain. I think those experiences really helped seal the deal!
PS: The real question here is: Brazilian or Cuban food?
BS: I grew up on rice and beans so that's a staple for me. My favorite Brazilian dish would be my dad's feijoada or breaded beef. My favorite Cuban dish would have to be rice, beans, plantains, and ropa vieja. Luckily, I don't have to choose between Cuban and Brazilian food — I get the best of both worlds!
