Last week, I went out to 7 bars searching for the best Pisco Sour in San Francisco. Over 7 nights of drinking I learned that what was old is new again and that there are many ways to make a classic cocktail even better. Read more →
18 Reasons to Love Coffee
In my earliest childhood memories, there was always cafe con leche in the mornings and today that first sip of coffee always makes me smile. But despite enjoying 3-4 cups a day, one of my goals this year is to drink more coffee. What I really mean is that I want to learn more about coffee and attending the coffee… Read more →
Semana Numero 3
Can anyone guess where this picture was taken and why I visit this place? Read more →
Arroz con Leche
Arroz con Leche, Milk Rice Pudding
Arroz con Leche, or milk rice pudding, is truly a dessert of the world. Though it likely originated in Spain or the Middle East, it is popular in many cultures and each adds to this dish a particular flavor or ingredient. In Lima, it is believed that this dish was made popular by nuns at the Convent of Santa Clara, which was founded in 1606.
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Like Lemonade for Pisco
To a 10-year old boy who has been playing in the hot sun for hours, a tall glass of lemonade is a favorite thirst quencher. But to the untrained eye, a pitcher full of Pisco Sour looks a lot like an ice-cold pitcher of lemonade. So I poured myself a tall glass, and drank it all at once, one gulp… Read more →