Peruvian cuisine

Peru is the “gastronomic mecca” of the world. That, according to The Economist, a current affairs magazine that covers culture, politics and news. The prestigious periodical just wrote an in-depth piece …

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National Vegetarian Week just ended, and what better way to commemorate eating green than with a vegetarian guide to Peru. I became a strict vegetarian two decades ago and when …

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While it’s a developing country in many ways, Peru is still one of the most stable nations in Latin America. It’s economy has boomed over the last decade due in …

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Shortly into our trip around the world, Tony and I discovered that trying local cuisines is our favorite part of traveling. There is so much you can learn about a …

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Living in South America for the last two years has allowed me to discover lots and lots of yummy sweet treats. Thankfully this continent is filled with my fellow dessert-aholics. …

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Among the many aspects of Peruvian folkloric customs, religious festivals have earned a special place in the hearts and memories of Peruvians and anyone else who has had the absolute …

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Chinese food in Peru is very different to international Chinese food.  It is popularly known as Chifa (name by which the restaurants that offer this food are also known by), …

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The popularity of Peru’s cebiche, a seafood cocktail in which fish and shrimp are cured in lemon juice, reaches world fame heights because of its overall texture and tradition. As …

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The Fish Tiradito is another one of the dishes that delight the palate of the tourists when they arrive in our country.  In spite of its apparent simple-mindedness preparation, it …

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The southern settlers of Peru have always been characterized for their fondness to desserts of all types, having special care in their preparation and putting all their creativity into them. …

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