Jan 14 minReflections on food traditions and tamalesCreating a family tradition of making tamales together.
Oct 30, 20213 minThe evolution of Ocopa a la arequipeñaMany people know of the Andean origins of the potato and so it might not be surprising that there are many dishes using the tuber as...
Sep 30, 20213 minAguadito de pollo, a family favoriteWhen 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...
May 31, 20213 minUlluku, olluco, or olluquito, a little tuber with a big punchChefmama Krysia discusses olluco, a tuber from Peru, and shares a recipe for guise de olluquito con carne.
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.
Mar 31, 20216 minLa Causa Limeña, a Pre-Columbian DishPeople 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...
Feb 27, 20215 minPandemic Kitchen, Part 2: My 10 Year Old ChuñoIn my last post, I reflected on my fear-based shopping and hoarding practices due to the pandemic. Over the last ten years, I have...
Dec 1, 20204 minTantawawa, a sweet bread offeringHaving 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...
Mar 29, 20204 minSafe at home? Make some Vegetarian Chili and Sweet Cornbread!Many of us are now working, schooling, shopping and entertaining each other at home and from home. For those of us in big cities, we may...
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