On my most recent trip to Peru, a small group of us went out for afternoon ceviche at one of Peru’s most celebrated cevicherias, La Mar. (Ceviche, for the unindoctrinated, is a Peruvian specialty featuring local seafood marinated in citrus) International foodies will love this article in the NY Times profiling the restaurant scene in […]
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Photo Friday: India by way of South America
“India is here…with all its magic and mystery…its aromas, flavors and colors…” While wandering the cobbled back alleys of Arequipa, Peru, I encountered this captivating scene, beckoning me to experience the flavors of India at Peru’s own Anuschka restaurant. Wait a minute…the taste of India in the desert south of Peru? As much as I […]
Photo Friday: Gringo Feliz
This photo, taken in Aguas Calientes, Peru, did not help stimulate my appetite after a long day exploring the ruins of Machu Picchu. Luckily, I had already taken the opportunity to sample baked guinea pig, a South American delicacy, earlier in my travels; I may not have been so brave with this image emblazoned on […]