When you reach for a morning bag of coffee, you likely think of it being emblazoned with countries like Brazil or Columbia. But you may be surprised to find that Peru cultivates more than 3.2 billion 60 kg bags of the delicious brew each year, and it’s the second-highest exporter of fair trade coffee after … [Read more...]
Maca Nutrition – Secrets, Benefits & Side Effects
For over two millennia, the native people of the Andes mountain range have been using maca, also called Peruvian Ginseng, for longevity, fertility, and to treat a wide variety of ailments. Maca is typically baked, dried, powdered, mixed with milk, or cooked in various dishes. In recent years, more and more scientists … [Read more...]
Peruvian Cookbook Review – Martin Morales’ Ceviche
Title: Ceviche: Peruvian Kitchen Author: Martin Morales Year first published: 2013 Design and layout: Weidenfield & Nicholson Recipes: 94 + paste, oil, and salsa recipes Martin Morales is a master of the media and communicating his vision. The ex-DJ, music label head, and entertainment business executive … [Read more...]
Suspiro Limeño Recipe: Delicious Peruvian Dessert from Lima
A firm favourite in Lima (note the name), the Suspiro Limeño, also known as Suspiro a la Limeña and Suspiro de Limeña is a Peruvian dessert with a very interesting history. In the middle of the nineteenth century, Amparo Ayarza, wife of poet Jose Galvez, created the recipe for this Peruvian dessert. Galvez named it … [Read more...]
Eating cuy: guinea pig, a Peruvian delicacy.
They're not pigs and they don't come from Guinea. Peruvians don't keep them as pets. What they are is a delicious delicacy best served with potatoes and salsa. It's quite likely that many readers think Guinea pigs are cute and cuddly and that eating one is like eating your pet dog. But remember, dogs are eaten in … [Read more...]
Peruvian Christmas Food – Holiday Season Cuisine South America Style
Christmas is a time for giving, sharing, and as we all know, eating and drinking. As one of the most widely celebrated holidays around the world, Christmas embodies vibrant traditions in global food culture. When it comes to food, many countries have traditional dishes that are sacrosanct to particular festive holiday … [Read more...]
Peruvian avocado and quinoa salad
This is a popular salad which might be just the thing you need to liven up your meals. Skip the green leaves and go for a more substantial offering in this quinoa, sweetcorn, and delicious avocado salad. … [Read more...]
Novoandina – Andean cuisine’s rich cultural history
Food is integral to culture, and culture is integral to revolution. When it comes to cultural restoration for a people seeking their roots and their heritage, nothing reforms those natal bonds so powerfully as food. This is especially true in Peruvian culture, where many citizens who spent years in exile during … [Read more...]
5 of the best Lima Food Tours
Want to experience authentic local cuisine without breaking the bank and without the hassle of reservations? Would you like to learn about Peruvian food in a practical way? Are you curious about the culture of Peru and it’s culinary traditions and you'd like some guidance on where to start exploring? Try a Peruvian … [Read more...]
Vegetarian Peruvian Food – Much more than rice and corn
The archaeological sites of Peru which whisper tales of ancient civilizations and a legacy which continues to influence the customs, traditions, art and culinary experiences did not mention vegetarianism. With a cuisine as varied as its cultural influences, Peru offers a unique dining experience. But what does it offer … [Read more...]