Cajabamba, paradise earth that has very genuine nuances expressed strongly in their landscape, accentuating them in the dawns, in sunsets, in seasons, in full moon nights by silvery, Spiked twinkling stars in the sky, in other cases , heavy rains that dawn with his symphony onomatopoeia, combing vestuosos humble roofs and thatched roofs of … Seguir leyendo
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Peru named world’s top culinary destination
By Manuel Vigo December 12, 2012 Peru’s cuisine continues to draw international accolades. Minister of Foreign Trade and Tourism Jose Luis Silva announced, on Wednesday, that Peru has won two categories at the 2012 World Travel Awards (WTA). Peru was named ‘World’s Leading Culinary Destination’, while Machu Picchu was named the ‘World’s Leading Green Destination’. … Seguir leyendo
The curious Peruvian tradition of drinking hot chocolate and paneton in summer
The sun is out in Lima and temperatures are rising to their summer highs, which means only one thing: it’s time to drink hot chocolate. Hot chocolate joins panetón, lechón and turkey in Peru’s canon of Christmas foods. However, this is a bit strange, as Christmas falls in early summer in Lima. As María Pía … Seguir leyendo
Lima’s sandwich boom
Gestion Translated and adapted by Alix Farr November 16, 2012 In the book, “Gastronomic Chronicles,” Jorge Salazar remembers John Montagu, the 4th Earl of Sandwich, whose passion for playing cards meant that he would never leave the game table, even to eat. He would ask that he be served a small snack of … Seguir leyendo
2 Benefits of Living in Peru
Want to get healthier? Moving overseas could actually be the kick start you need. Seguir leyendo
Recipe of the Week – Vegetarian Ceviche
Check out this vegetarian take on a classic Peruvian staple! Seguir leyendo
Aurelia – A New Neighborhood Cafe in Miraflores
An great review of a new «old» cafe in Miraflores serving up great sandwiches and pasta, all in a chic and tranquil space. Seguir leyendo
Top 5 Restaurant Alternatives in Lima
Try these 5 off the beaten track, yet sought after restaurants for some of the best food Lima has to offer! Seguir leyendo
3,000 Tourists Every Weekend In Mancora
3,000 people a weekend? What are you missing out on?! Seguir leyendo
Top 10 Trends in 2012 – Peruvian Food
Peru is taking the world by storm: First economically and now gastronomically! Seguir leyendo
Recipe of the Week – Lomo Saltado
Recipe and mini-history of Peru’s most well-known dish! Seguir leyendo
Peruvian Food – The New Rockstar of the Culinary World
Peruvian cuisine can be summed up in one word: Delicious. In fact, the food here is so good that the President of Peru recently asked UNESCO to declare its food a World Heritage Status for National Cuisine. Seguir leyendo