

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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Cachangas con api, a simple and super satisfying breakfast
Cachangas con api is a fun example of when Indigenous food preparations mix with colonial ones and create something new and delicious.
Nov 30, 20224 min read
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Kiwicha con leche, Peru's amaranth breakfast drink
A super easy recipe for a delicious and nutritious Peruvian breakfast drink recipe made from amaranth, Kiwicha con leche.
Jun 30, 20223 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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The evolution of Ocopa arequipeña
History of ocopa arequipeña and recipe!
Oct 30, 20213 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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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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