Brother, Can Ya Spare a Bandaid?
Image via Wikipedia One of the weirdest things for me to get used to here is the lack of first aid stuff and medicine. For someone who’s used to just heading to WalMartLand and getting whatever they need, it’s a real hassle. When I need aspirin, I’m used to buying a bottle of 250 or [...]
I Love Going to the Black Market
Image by wallyshine via Flickr First of all, black market is kind of a misnomer – as Peru’s economy has increased, I’m seeing about as much real, brand name stuff in the stalls as I am pirated goods. Y’all can dog me all you want about buying pirated stuff, by the way. I’ve heard all [...]
Roast Chicken and Potatoes
With my stove out of commission for a couple of days this week, I had to find a way to get all my cooking done using just the oven and the rice cooker. Chicken, of course, is a perfect way to get that done. The problem is that roast chicken can tend to be a [...]
Kitchen Update!
The kitchen is finally done! And I’ve got pictures to prove it. ;D First of all, take a look at the horror that was the kitchen when we first moved in: Excuse the mess – that was moving in day, last year. Now, this is a rented house, but in Lima (usually) when you rent, [...]
We Got Free Stuff!
I know y’all love some free stuff, right? Well, I’ve got your hook up today. Some of this stuff is downloadable, but some of it you have to be in the US to get… sorry expats! First of all, over at FiveDollarDinners.com, they’ve got some GREAT gardening plans posted. If you’re in the Northern Hemisphere, [...]
Delicious Banana Dessert
Image via Wikipedia I read a while back that if you freeze bananas, (peel them and cut them into chunks, first) then put them in the blender and blend them long enough, it turns into a smooth, creamy dessert very much like ice cream. I also read that if you put it in a container [...]
A Beautiful Garden on a Beautiful Easter
Lima has such a wonderful climate. It may be foggy for about 8 months of the year, but the temperature is so stable – never too hot, never too cold. Yes, you can remind me of that when I’m complaining that my hands and feet are frozen in the middle of August. But it does [...]
Happy Easter Weekend! Drive Carefully!
Image by fnnkybutt via Flickr I’m guessing a lot of you are out making the most of your long weekend. I know the streets here in Miraflores are all but empty of cars. The lack of traffic (and work) has got us thinking it’s a good time for us to get out too, so we’re [...]
Garlic Quick and Easy – Ajo Molido
Image via Wikipedia Back in the US, I used to buy that garlic in a jar. You know, it’s already peeled, chopped and ready to use in cooking. It’s almost as good as fresh garlic, and miles more convenient. Well, I’ve not seen it here in Lima, but it’s easy enough to do yourself. Start [...]
Rock in Lima
Franz Ferdinand via last.fm Over the last couple of years, Lima has started seeing a lot more concerts than it has in past years. It started with people like Roger Waters, the Cranberries… You know, people that are popular, but no ‘A list’ types of acts. But that’s changed, especially recently. My favorite band, Cafe [...]
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I got tired of life happening while I made other plans, so I quit my job and came to Peru. I live here with my Peruvian husband, two sons, three dogs and various other family members, depending on the weather.
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