Mar 166 min read
Peru: A longing for the embodied, through Kahlo's Eyes (Part 1)
This was the first trip I took with my child to Peru in which we both were old enough to have retained memories.
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Jun 29, 20236 min read
Ceviche for every occasion, Peruvian style
In honor of National Ceviche Day of Peru, we share recipes for a classic ceviche and leche de tigre, Peruvian-style!
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Mar 31, 20234 min read
Craving the Coast: Escabeche de pescado
This week I was missing Peru. One dish in particular that reminds me of home and family is Escabeche de pescado, a vinegary fish stew.
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Feb 27, 20233 min read
Creamy and smooth arroz con leche, Peruvian style!
If ever I had a culinary nemesis, it is arroz con leche, or ride pudding. Yes, I know, it's pretty dang simple and only has a couple...
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Feb 1, 20233 min read
At my father's request, Cau cau!
My father's birthday is New Year's Day. While many people party on New Year's Eve, for many years now I have stayed in and prepared food...
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Nov 30, 20224 min read
Cachangas con api, a simple and super satisfying breakfast
Cachangas con api is a fun example of when Indigenous food preparations mix with colonial ones and create something new and delicious.
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May 5, 20226 min read
Tarwi, Chocho, or Lupini: The slow-your-roll bean
There are only two beans,that are actually indigenous to Peru. This about one of them, tarwi, and how I learned to appreciate it.
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Feb 28, 20225 min read
Inchicapi, a peanut soup from the Selva of Peru
The memory of that soup I ate at the tail-end of my many hours-long day at Mistura makes me smile. It opened my eyes...
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Jan 30, 20224 min read
Vegan Llapingachos, a mi estilo!
I love potatoes. As a Peruvian American I sometimes think that potatoes are running through my veins. I enjoy them in any possible way...
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Jan 1, 20224 min read
Reflections on food traditions and tamales
Creating a family tradition of making tamales together.
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