Papa a la Huancaina (Huancayo-Style Potatoes)
Filed Under Destination Features, Food History, Recipes Peru
The northern Peruvian region of the Amazonas and San Martin may be remote, but the gastronomy -- influenced by the likes of the Spanish, Polish, Germans, and Italians, to name a few -- is still accessible. This particular recipe for "papa a la Huancaina" is made with potatoes (papa) and a sauce that is thought to be from Huancaio. Chef Paul, of the hotel Tambo Sapalanchan, notes about this recipe… Read
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Forget the Traditional Family Reunion
Filed Under Destination Features, Travel Tips France, Italy, Peru, Vietnam & Cambodia
Are you with your family this Memorial Day? Did you take advantage of the long weekend to schedule a short vacation? This week we'll be talking about some of our best destinations for small groups such as families and friends traveling together. We can offer some really incredible pricing for groups as small as 6, so read on to hear about planning a family reunion that will make all others… Read
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Food Pairings for the National Drink of Peru: Pisco Sour
Filed Under Recipes, Wines & Spirits Peru
National Pisco Sour Day is the first Saturday of February, but we are convinced any day is a good day for a Pisco sour! For this reason we thought we'd share not only a recipe for this national drink of Peru, but what to serve it with too. While pisco sours are served at just about every bar there is in Peru, these simple cocktails can also easily be enjoyed… Read
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All About Empanadas (and Two Recipes)
Filed Under Food History, Recipes Argentina, Peru
Even with the enormous landmass that is Latin America -- from Mexico down through South America -- and the enormous range of cultural influences, there's one dish you'll find in a lot of these countries: empanadas! This delicious baked, or fried, pastry treat is thought to originate with the Galician empanada of Spain, which dates back to the 1500s and which were traditionally made with chicken or cod fish. But… Read
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A Lomo Saltado Recipe from our Peru Culinary Vacation
Filed Under Food History, Recipes Peru
Peru is home to a number of UNESCO sites, from the ancient Machu Picchu to the historic cities of Lima and Cusco. In addition to experiencing all that beauty on a Peru culinary tour, another reason to travel to the south part of the globe is the food. Influenced by a wide variety of traditions and cultures, Peruvian cuisine is unlike any other in the world, making it the perfect… Read
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Pisco: Peru's Most Famous Beverage
Filed Under Destination Features, Kitchen Tips, Recipes, Wines & Spirits Peru
Any trip to Peru, and certainly a culinary vacation there, will include at least one sighting of the famed grape brandy Pisco. During our culinary tour "Taste of Peru," a Sommelier actually teaches travelers about Peru's national drink and how to use it in various cocktails. Pisco is, quite simply, a type of brandy made from fermented grapes. It is produced in both Peru and Chile, and there are still… Read
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