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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.

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.

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!

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