

Aguadito de pollo, a family favorite
When I think of this Peruvian chicken soup, I always think of my little sister Courtney and her wife. Not only is my sister insanely good...
Sep 30, 20213 min read
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Expressing Indigeneity on the table: Pastel de quinua
This year (yesterday, in fact!) was the Bicentennial of Peru on July 28th. To honor this special occasion I decided I wanted to share a...
Jul 29, 20214 min read
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Ulluku, olluco, or olluquito, a little tuber with a big punch
Chefmama Krysia discusses olluco, a tuber from Peru, and shares a recipe for guise de olluquito con carne.
May 31, 20213 min read
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The Origins of Mazamorra Morada, Peruvian Purple Corn Pudding
A chef's exploration about a Peruvian dessert Mazamorra morada, from a personal and historical perspective.
Apr 27, 20214 min read
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La Causa Limeña, a Pre-Columbian Dish
People have been hearing a LOT about Peruvian cuisine over the last 10 years or so and have become quite familiar with a slew of dishes...
Mar 31, 20216 min read
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Pandemic Kitchen, Part 2: My 10 Year Old Chuño
In my last post, I reflected on my fear-based shopping and hoarding practices due to the pandemic. Over the last ten years, I have...
Feb 27, 20215 min read
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Tantawawa, a sweet bread offering
Having been born in the U.S. my references for Dia de Muertos, or Day of the Dead, were most often with the customs of Mexico. As a young...
Dec 1, 20204 min read
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Decolonizing Emoliente de quinua
As I continue my journey considering what Peruvian foods might have looked like before colonization I consider the tea, emoliente de quinua.
Jul 9, 20203 min read
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Carapulcra, an ancient Andean dish
I crave food with a lot of flavor. One dish that delivers is Carapulcra, a Peruvian potato, peanut and pepper stew. If you do an internet...
Feb 27, 20206 min read
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Papas rellenas, a Peruvian comfort food
When living in Peru, I didn't always have time to eat at home regularly. Papas rellenas were my go-to street food and is one of my favor
Jan 28, 20204 min read
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