

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.
Mar 16, 20246 min read
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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.
Mar 31, 20234 min read
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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...
Feb 1, 20233 min read
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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...
Jan 30, 20224 min read
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Reflections on food traditions and tamales
Creating a family tradition of making tamales together.
Jan 1, 20224 min read
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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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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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Chicken or the egg...er, peanut first? The Savory Chicken Peanut Stew
Pollo al manÃ, or Peruvian Chicken Peanut Stew, is not something you usually find on menus in U.S.-based restaurants. Perhaps it's...
May 14, 20194 min read
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Beans That Made Him Cry
I had these smoked turkey necks in the freezer and a bag of pinto beans I needed to use up. I decided to throw them together into...
Apr 1, 20195 min read
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Our right to food
When Kahlo was an infant I sought out to tell her bedtime stories not only to help her fall asleep but to also give her a sense of...
Feb 5, 20197 min read
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