Peruvian gastronomy is not only famous for salty dishes, but there is a long tradition of delicious desserts and sweets. We have already talked about “Suspiro a la Limeña” here (http://taste-of-peru.com/a-traditional-peruvian-dessert-suspiro-a-la-limena/), which is a traditional dessert from Lima region and in this article we want to share the recipe for another classic sweet: “Alfajor”. “Alfajores” are very popular throughout Latin America countries,…
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Best Places for Ice-Cream Lovers in Lima
Summertime heat is very heavy in Lima at the moment and it is that time of the year, where people try to refresh themselves with iced beverages, lots of fresh fruits and ice-cream! Summertime is lovely, there is sun in Lima, which is quite unusual for the other months of the year and Limeños seem…
Peruvian Exotic fruits you Need to Know
Peru is home of many local ingredients, from Andean grains, to the more than 1000 varieties of native potatoes, from tubers to yummy exotic fruits. This article aims to make a list of Peruvian fruits you need to try once in Peru. During our market visit travellers usually had the opportunity to try these tasty and…
How To Make The Perfect Peruvian Style “Pollo A La Brasa”
Peruvians love chicken, they eat chicken with a special green sauce served with the so called “arroz verde con pollo” (literally green rice with chicken), this is a special dish made with a coriander sauce, chicken “chaufa” from the Peruvian-Chinese traditions, they loved stir fried chicken served with rice and French fries, they love chicken…
Peruvian Restaurants in San Pellegrino and Acqua Panna Latin America's 50 Best List
As every year San Pellegrino and Acqua Panna reveals the Latin America’s 50 Best Restaurants List on October the 30th celebrating the best chefs and culinary differences across the region. This year the event was held for the first time in Bogota, Colombia with the presence of famous chefs from the region, culinary experts and…