

Peru: A longing for the embodied, through Kahlo's Eyes (Part 1)
This was the first trip I took with my child to Peru in which we both were old enough to have retained memories.
Mar 16, 20246 min read
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Craving the Coast: Escabeche de pescado
This week I was missing Peru. One dish in particular that reminds me of home and family is Escabeche de pescado, a vinegary fish stew.
Mar 31, 20234 min read
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At my father's request, Cau cau!
My father's birthday is New Year's Day. While many people party on New Year's Eve, for many years now I have stayed in and prepared food...
Feb 1, 20233 min read
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Cachangas con api, a simple and super satisfying breakfast
Cachangas con api is a fun example of when Indigenous food preparations mix with colonial ones and create something new and delicious.
Nov 30, 20224 min read
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Kiwicha con leche, Peru's amaranth breakfast drink
A super easy recipe for a delicious and nutritious Peruvian breakfast drink recipe made from amaranth, Kiwicha con leche.
Jun 30, 20223 min read
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Tarwi, Chocho, or Lupini: The slow-your-roll bean
There are only two beans,that are actually indigenous to Peru. This about one of them, tarwi, and how I learned to appreciate it.
May 5, 20226 min read
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Locro de zapallo, one of the most Andean dishes I know
Locro de zapallo is a dish that predates both the Spanish and the Inca. It features many ingredients whose origins are the Andes.
Mar 31, 20223 min read
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Reflections on food traditions and tamales
Creating a family tradition of making tamales together.
Jan 1, 20224 min read
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The evolution of Ocopa arequipeña
History of ocopa arequipeña and recipe!
Oct 30, 20213 min read
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Aguadito de pollo, a family favorite
When I think of this Peruvian chicken soup, I always think of my little sister Courtney and her wife. Not only is my sister insanely good...
Sep 30, 20213 min read
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