Habitas – Fried Fava Beans
Remember the classic line from Hannibal Lecter? “A census taker once tried to test me. I ate his liver with some fava beans and a nice chianti.” That was the first time I ever remember hearing about fava beans. I had no idea what they were, I kind of had the idea they kind of [...]
Rocoto Relleno
When I go out for Mexican food (which I haven’t done in years), one of my favorite dishes is chili rellena – stuffed chili peppers. I’m also a big fan of stuffed bell peppers, especially the way my grandmother used to make them, with rice and ground beef. The dish seems to be universal, because [...]
Traffic in Lima
The traffic in Lima is a big shock for most people the first time they come to Peru. And traffic’s not just bad in Lima – it’s crazy in all the major cities. I have a problem with traffic. I was in a fairly serious accident a while back, where I was hit by a [...]
Come tu Quaker!
I love breakfast. I especially love it when my husband goes out and buys it He goes to this lady down the street (back behind Ace Home Center on Angamos) who sells breakfast sandwiches, oatmeal, quinoa and coffee, all from a tiny little cart. She has a wide variety of sandwiches, all served on fresh [...]
Fun at Home
One of the things my mom and sister turned us on to when they visited is Mexican Train Dominoes. We all love to play, because we’re all so competitive – it can get pretty cut throat! So, we have a set of the dominoes here, and last night we drug them out to play. We [...]
Salsa de Aji Amarillo
Aji amarillo sauce is a favorite condiment for just about any Peruvian dish. You’ll often find it served with dishes as diverse as anticuchos, fried chicken or hamburgers. It’s found on the tables at many Peruvian restaurant, as well as many dinner tables. 1 cup soy bean or olive oil, divided 1 kg (2 lbs) [...]
Chilcano de Pescado
A couple of weeks ago, I posted a recipe for the Chilcano de Pisco, a delightful Pisco drink. At the time, I said not to confuse it with Chilcano de pescado, which is a fish soup. Then I got to thinking, the best way to make sure no one gets them mixed up would be [...]
Springtime Cocktails
Since it’s springtime in the Northern Hemisphere, (and I’m still in denial about the beginning of Fall here) I thought it would be a great time to share a couple of delicious, light cocktails that are perfect for a spring afternoon. Of course, it wouldn’t be My Life in Peru if these delectable cocktails didn’t [...]
Where to Get Anticuchos in Lima
One of the many pieces of advice often given to those traveling to Peru is to avoid eating street foods. And I understand the reason for that, but gosh! It seems like you’ll be missing out on a huge variety of delicious foods that way. One of those foods is anticuchos. Of course, most restaurants [...]
Say It Ain’t So!!
It seems like it happens earlier and earlier every year. This year, it seems like it’s sneaking up on us. Mornings with a little chill in the air. A little bit of mist – even a few drops of rain – in the air last night. My sunny mornings aren’t starting until a little bit [...]
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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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