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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...

Reflections on food traditions and tamales

Creating a family tradition of making tamales together.

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...

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.

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...

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...

Chupe de camarones, a beloved Peruvian soup

Once upon a time, I hated seafood. My father used to say to me that it wasn't possible that I was his child if I didn't love seafood, as...

Seco de res, Peruvian Beef Stew

When fall arrives in New England, I get in the mood for a nice stew. Peruvian dish, Seco de res!

Kahlo's Chicha Morada

Here in Boston we are swimming through another heatwave and it made me think about our favorite Peruvian drink, Chicha morada!

Sopa de quinua, Quinua kashki

While living in Peru I found soup being served in almost any outdoor produce market, in small and large stalls throughout.

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