This is what is left of a now gone Peruvian restaurant in San Francisco. What was it called and where was it located? Bonus question: why did it close its doors? Read more →
Pisco Sour
The Pisco Sour is Peru’s National Drink. For a long time, it was believed that American bartender Victor Morris created the Pisco Sour at his bar in Lima during the 1920’s. But a recent discovery of a 1903 Peruvian cookbook shows a recipe for a pisco cocktail that hints at the origins of the Pisco Sour. I wrote about its… Read more →
Cooking Class: Part 1
Last week, I did something I had never done before—I attended a cooking class. Despite all my experience in the kitchen, and all the cooking lessons from my mom, I have always been curious about what I might learn from a formal cooking class lead by a professional chef. Knowing that I am independent and stubborn made me hesitant to… Read more →
Semana Numero 14
On my last trip to Peru, I had the opportunity to try this dish, a delicacy in the Andean villages. What is it called? Read more →
Tacu Tacu: Peruvian Refried Beans and Rice
Tacu Tacu is the Peruvian version of refried beans and rice—a simple, nutritious, and savory combination that just about anyone can make. In fact, my earliest memory or this dish was when one morning my dad surprised us by making Tacu Tacu for brunch using left overs. Read more →