Seco de Cordero — Peruvian Lamb Stew
Join me for Pisco Trail’s next Pop-up Dinner at 18 Reasons on Friday May 30 at 6:30 PM.
The Peruvian flavors of Spring will feature a Seco de Cordero lamb stew with steamed rice, frejoles, and a seasonal salad, served with wine and beer:
There are only 25 seats available, so get your tickets here →
NOMADgardens Launch in Mission Bay
Last Saturday, I woke up excited for the day’s pop-up. No, I wasn’t cooking dinner at 18 Reasons, for a change, I was attending an event that had been in the making for over 3 years — the opening of NOMADgardens in Mission Bay. Why was I excited? Simple, as a cook, I have a profound appreciation for farmers, for those who cultivate land, grow crops, and care for animals that all become part of our meals. Here, in San Francisco, one group was creating a garden for people to grow their own food, that would also be a space for building community through events and workshops — a real urban oasis.
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Flavors of Peru Class at 18 Reasons
There is a saying about teaching a man to fish that I’ll re-interpret as follows:
Give a woman a fish, and you’ll feed her for day. Teach her to cook a fish using the flavors of Peru, and she’ll be a fan of Peruvian cuisine for a lifetime.
Now, that could’ve been our saying at 18 Reasons last week where a group of 12 students came eager to learn about the Flavors of Peru, and left true fans of seafood and dessert dishes that were spicy, citrusy, colorful, and sweet — all of which they prepared in the span of 2 hours before sitting down and enjoying a well deserved dinner.
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SF Garden Show 2014
The first day of Spring always inspires celebrations — it’s a new beginning, and warmer weather brings a Season of new foods. So naturally, many of us celebrate by cooking. Next week, I’ll have the pleasure of celebrating the first day of Spring at the SF Flower and Garden Show where I’ll be showing the audience how to prepare a uniquely Peruvian dish and a classic Pisco cocktail.
When: March 20 from 3:30-4:30 PM
Food: Purple Corn Peruvian Paella
Drink: Pisco Sour
Come for the cooking demo, and stay for a taste of the Paella and a sip or two of the Pisco Sour!
The Peruvian Whiskey Sour
All the cocktails that I’ve ever posted here have one very important common ingredient — Pisco. Infused Pisco, Pisco with herbal simple syrups, Pisco with citrus, and sometimes, Pisco mixed with other spirits such as Sweet Vermouth, Bourbon, or Rum, but Pisco has always been the star. Except today. For the first time, I am posting a cocktail recipe that does not have any Pisco. What inspired me to break my Pisco rule? My grandmother. Presenting, a cocktail dedicated to my Abuelita Rosa — The Peruvian Whiskey Sour.
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