May 56 minTarwi, Chocho, or Lupini: The slow-your-roll beanThere are only two beans,that are actually indigenous to Peru. This about one of them, tarwi, and how I learned to appreciate it.
Feb 285 minInchicapi, a peanut soup from the Selva of PeruThe 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...
Jan 14 minReflections on food traditions and tamalesCreating a family tradition of making tamales together.
Apr 27, 20214 minThe Origins of Mazamorra Morada, Peruvian Purple Corn PuddingA chef's exploration about a Peruvian dessert Mazamorra morada, from a personal and historical perspective.
Feb 1, 20216 minThe Pandemic Kitchen and my Hoarding Hallelujah MomentThis was not a post I had planned to write. I realized recently, after trying to work up the energy to create and test out another...
Jan 28, 20204 minPapas rellenas, a Peruvian comfort foodWhen 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
Aug 31, 20193 minHave you ever had Couve a Mineira?I love collard greens. I love them cooked until they are tender and melt in your mouth; I love them in soup to give added color and...
Jul 19, 20194 minEl solterito arequipeño, a great summer saladWhen I was in culinary school and studied in Peru, I learned of a super simple salad from Arequipa called Solterito, which literally means &
May 14, 20194 minChicken or the egg...er, peanut first? The Savory Chicken Peanut StewPollo al maní, or Peruvian Chicken Peanut Stew, is not something you usually find on menus in U.S.-based restaurants. Perhaps it's...
Mar 12, 20193 minEmoliente, el "desayuno cholo"It wasn't until I was an adult and living in Lima did I first encounter emoliente peruano. Once I found it, I obsessed about it not only...