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14 aphrodisiac and romantic foods for a spicy Valentine’s Day (or any other...
1.Palta rellena (stuffed avocado). Avocados are said to be extremely aphrodisiac. The aztecs called its plant “ahuacatl” or “testicles tree”, because of the shape of this fruit, commonly known as a...
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Chocotejas, confections from the desert
When Rosalia, a humble woman from Ica, started making tejas in her house to earn some money, she didn’t even dream that a day would come when her sweets would be so famous that people would travel all...
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Sassy Pisco Sour and coconut tart, for a sweet tooth and a flirty mood
I can´t believe it’s the last day of April. Tomorrow, May 1st, is a holiday in Peru because we celebrate Labor Day, and most people have the day off, and a long weekend. Family and friend reunions are...
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Morena, beautiful food that matches its name!
A couple months ago, Jose, my best friend’s brother who lives in Australia, sent me a link to a Peruvian restaurant in Sydney he had heard wonderful things about. The place was called Morena, so I...
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Peruvian-inspired cinnamon, Pisco, and manjarblanco French Toast for Mother´s...
By Chef Ximena Llosa As I write this, my house smells amazing…I just finished taking the pictures for this recipe and even my neighbors knocked on my door asking me…“What are you baking now, Ximena?”...
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Just a flower shower
Last Wednesday we gave you an amazing recipe for Mother’s Day, generously created by Chef Ximena Llosa. Her Peruvian-inspired cinnamon, Pisco and manjarblanco French toasts are one of those recipes...
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Amaru, a cosmopolitan Pisco Bar
The first thing that caught our attention as we entered Amaru, was the stunning collection of macerados (macerations), decorating the bar next to a surprising number of Pisco bottles. Dried and fresh...
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Mistura – Colors and Flavors from Peru
One day is not enough to visit Mistura: there is so much to see, so many things to taste and to learn. I´ve been walking around all day long, tasting food, taking photos, talking to the farmers and...
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A special dessert for Christmas – Tropical cake filled with mango mousse and...
For me, there is nothing like a homemade dessert to celebrate Christmas. When December comes, I’m always on the lookout for stunning and delicious options to end Christmas Eve dinner, or Christmas Day...
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#SweetFridays – Dried corn humitas (humitas de mote)
If you read our blog last week, you’ll remember we posted a recipe for Champus, a mazamorra-like dessert, traditionally served hot during cold winter months in Lima. This dessert is very simple, except...
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Pisco and Quinoa Cocktail – Winner of the “Become a Shaman” contest
You may love eating quinoa. You may love drinking Pisco. But what happens when you put the two together? That is what our friend Melanie Asher did last summer, when she organized a fun and original...
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Chocolate truffles with pasas borrachas – Add a little more nutrition to your...
I worked together with the California Raisin Marketing Board to create this recipe and was compensated for my time. The opinions below are mine and mine alone and do not represent those of the...
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Cóctel de Algarrobina
Click here to read it in English. En Perú lo conocemos solamente como Algarrobina, que es el nombre de este super sencillo y delicioso cóctel, algunas veces considerado como un trago femenino por los...
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Piscopolitan – Cheers to The New Year
The classic Cosmopolitan has been recreated with the addition of Pisco, becoming one of the easiest Peruvian cocktails to make at home. This is a great drink to serve on New Years Eve. Print...
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14 Aphrodisiac And Romantic Foods For Valentine’s Day (or Any Other Day!)
Happy Valentine’s Day! We love celebrating love, whether it’s on a fixed day like today, or any other day of the year. So here’s a list of our sexiest dishes to spice up your V-Day celebration or to...
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Chicha Morada Sour
In recent years different versions of Pisco Sour have become the darlings of Lima’s nightlife. Most of them use native fruits and leaves, and this one has the bright purple chicha morada as its main...
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#SweetFridays – Dried corn humitas (humitas de mote)
If you read our blog last week, you’ll remember we posted a recipe for Champus, a mazamorra-like dessert, traditionally served hot during cold winter months in Lima. This dessert is very simple,...
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Pisco and Quinoa Cocktail – Winner of the “Become a Shaman” contest
You may love eating quinoa. You may love drinking Pisco. But what happens when you put the two together? That is what our friend Melanie Asher did last summer, when she organized a fun and original...
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Chocolate Truffles With Pasas Borrachas – Add a Little More Nutrition To Your...
I worked together with the California Raisin Marketing Board to create this recipe and was compensated for my time. The opinions below are mine and mine alone and do not represent those of the...
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Piscopolitan – Cheers to The New Year
The classic Cosmopolitan has been recreated with the addition of Pisco, becoming one of the easiest Peruvian cocktails to make at home. This is a great drink to serve on New Years Eve. Print...
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