Do you like French fries? Or perhaps hash browns? How about baked potatoes? Or potato gratin? Perhaps something more creamy like mashed potatoes? Maybe potato soup, or potato gnocchi pasta? Many dishes from all corners of the world use the potato, but do you know where potatoes originated? That’s right, potatoes come from Peru, and today, May 30th, Peruvians everywhere… Read more →
Semana Numero 21
Me encanta descubrir una nueva panaderia en La Mission! Read more →
Cocktails 101: Coffee Piscotini
This cocktail is a great example of a modern day Piscotini — a family of Peruvian Pisco cocktails that rival the classic Martinis and Cosmopolitans. As recommended by Gaston Acurio, all you need is some coffee infused Pisco, simple syrup, and lime juice to enjoy a truly aromatic and refreshing cocktail. At once sophisticated and caffeinated, this cocktail is best… Read more →
Cocktails 101: Coffee Infused Pisco
You already know how to make a Pisco Sour, so it’s time to take it to the next level — infusing Pisco with the flavor of coffee. That’s right, two of my favorite drinks, together at last in a beautiful combination that has got to be tasted to be believed. But since you are not going to find this infusion… Read more →
On a Secret Mission: Peruvian Lomo Saltado in SF
Over the past couple of months, I have been on a secret mission to taste, photograph, and take notes on how six different restaurants in San Francisco prepare one of my favorite Peruvian dishes — Lomo Saltado, a beef stir fry that is a great example of the wonderful fusion of Peruvian and Chinese cuisines. You should know that I… Read more →