Alfajores, crispy cookie sandwiches, are enjoyed throughout Latin America. Many regions have their own local spin on these delicate sugar cookies filled with a creamy, caramel-like goodness. But the end result is always the same. Delicioso! Slight variations of this recipe include coconut, crushed almonds, or they can be covered in chocolate. If you’re aching to relive the local flavors you enjoyed during your Peru tours, here’s a tried and [...]
A widely popular South American dish and a Peruvian staple, ceviche is bursting with both flavor and history. This dish has been around for centuries; early recipes stem from the Inca Empire that preserved their fish in salt, fruit juice and chiles. There are hundreds of variations of ceviche recipes to try — households throughout South America have their own unique take on this traditional dish. But in general [...]
What better way of learning about a new place and culture is there than by sitting around a table to share a meal and enjoy some new flavors? Studying a place’s culinary history helps uncover the relationship between food and culture and the many stories that are passed on through generations. And Peru is full of legends and traditions. Peruvian cuisine has hit the headlines recently in many culinary magazines, [...]
