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 ...
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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. ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
Butifarra Sandwich – The Essential Peruvian Ham Sandwich
What happens when you combine a garlic-infused, peppery ham with chillis, onions, peppers and wrap it up in crusty white bread? You get a Peruvian food favourite that pleases everyone (vegetarians and Paleo fans excepted). The butifarra sandwich is a ...
Potatoes in Peru – From the Andes to Mars
The potato is one of the most important food crops in the world. It comes after wheat, rice, corn, and sugarcane on the list of most consumed crops worldwide. Although the tuber was a startling novelty at first and actually frightening to many ...
Peru language tips for ordering or preparing food
Ordering food in Peru can be a harrowing experience for the newbie. Will it be super spicy? Will I have to eat a pet (Guinea Pig)? Raw fish is dangerous, right? How does one pronounce Ulluco? Pisco Sour The ubiquitous Peruvian national drink. The ...
Is Ceviche Healthy?
Many people ask the question "Is ceviche healthy?" but what they are really asking is "Is ceviche fattening?". This article will focus more on the nutritional value of the Peruvian dish, rather than discuss it as a food for weight-loss. Fat, in ...
Eating Cuy: Peruvian Guinea Pig 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. Guinea pigs are cute and cuddly and eating one is like eating your pet dog. Or is it? ...
