Expat Night Out!
I’m not usually one for going out much. Despite the fact that my husband and I met in a bar, neither of us is much for parties or get-togethers. But last night was a big occasion – it was a celebration of 15 years of ExpatPeru. EP is a website created by Alan LaRue to [...]
Leche Asada
Before I came to Peru, I have to confess that I wasn’t much of a cook. I don’t mean that I didn’t cook – it just wasn’t really “cooking”. I used a lot of stuff from cans and boxes – canned tomatoes instead of fresh, Cream of Whatever soup mixes, Rice that comes in a [...]
Crema Volteada
Crema volteada is a dessert made with eggs, milk, sugar and spices. In many other countries it goes by the name of flan, but Peru likes to be different with things. It’s called “volteada”, which basically means “turned upside down” – and that’s how it is served. It’s baked with a syrupy layer at the [...]
Baby Clothes and Toys in Lima
Living in Peru, you get used to things you consider “everyday” being hard – if not impossible – to find. In other cases, you might be able to find items you’re looking for but the prices are just ridiculously high. Now, for a lot of things – say Cheddar cheese – you can get by. [...]
Side Dishes for Easter
So, it’s almost Easter Sunday, and you still haven’t got your menu complete. If you’re looking for a great recipe for baking a ham, check out yesterday’s post – Ham Recipes for Easter. But if you’re looking for some great side dishes, look no further! Here are some of my old favorites, plus a few [...]
Ham Recipes for Easter
Today and Friday are holidays here in Peru, so I’m taking it easy. In lieu of my regular posts, I thought I would gather together some great recipes from around the internet for your Easter cooking! Today, I’m going with ham recipes – tomorrow I’ll post some of my favorite side dishes. Apple Pie Ham [...]
Guiso de Bacalao for the Semana Santa
Catholic tradition is to eat fish on Friday. Fridays are traditionally a day of penance in the Catholic religion, to commemorate the crucifixion of Christ. (Side note – it’s why McDonald’s serves the Filet-o-Fish sandwich, sales of burgers dropped off so much on Fridays, they had to come up with an alternative!) Good Friday – [...]
What is a Batán?
A lot of foods eaten in Peru are made using the blender. Huancaina and ocopa sauces, for example, are generally made by throwing the ingredients in the blender and liquefying them. But, blenders haven’t been in heavy usage in Peru for all that long, and still aren’t very available in much of the country. How [...]
Gaining Weight in Peru
In my years living in Peru, I’ve heard many people talk about how they lost weight when they came here. Between a more natural (less processed) diet and doing a lot more walking, that’s true for some. However, the longer I’m here, the more I think the opposite is true in the long run. When [...]
April is Grilled Cheese Month!
Ok, I know that grilled cheese sandwiches have NOTHING to do with Peru – but a good grilled cheese sandwich is one of my favorite things in the world to eat. I come by my love of this crispy, gooey goodness naturally – back when I lived with my grandma, she was already frail and [...]
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