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, so should I stay away from ceviche? How does one pronounce Ají? Food and language are both incredibly important vehicles of culture, so a combination…
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 itself, is not fattening. Eating too much bad fat, not exercising, and consuming…
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. A traditional Peruvian dish, Guinea pig (called cuy in Peru) has been served whole on special occasions since Inca times. Guinea pigs are cute and cuddly and…
The Best Peruvian Restaurants in Miami
A beautiful city renowned for its Cuban influence and breathtaking beaches, Miami is what one would call ‘culturally diverse’. Be it dance festivals, artist exhibitions, live music, or incredible street food vendors, you can find anything from all over the world in this beautiful city of color and love. One thing that stands out, however,…
The Best Restaurants In Lima, Peru
No trip to Lima, Peru is complete without partaking in the rich and varied dining experiences this city offers. Regularly receiving accolades on the World’s 50 Best Restaurants lists each year, Peruvian restaurants provide a feast for the palate unlike any other. Where best to try Peruvian food and experience Peruvian gastronomy than the Peruvian…
Peruvian Superfoods and Their Health Benefits
First the bad news. We’re not in great shape. Our diets are making us sicker. Obesity levels are increasing, weight-related health conditions such as hypertension, cardiovascular disease, and hypertension, are common. Many of these conditions could quite easily be avoided, by making changes to our diets. Superfoods are increasingly popular and are often used to address…
Peru’s Food Culture – The Essence of Culinary Art
Want to know more about Peruvian Food Culture? Maybe you’ve heard that Peruvian Cuisine is the next biggest thing. Or you’ve seen the buzz about top Peruvian Chefs taking the world by storm. What about the incredible Superfoods native to Peru and the fusion cuisine that blends native and imported traditions? Were the culinary traditions…