Caldo Verde is a simple to make beloved Portuguese dish. This traditional and delicious soup is one you can enjoy whether it is warm or cold outside. Caldo Verde - Portuguese Green Soup Warm and comforting Caldo Verde soup Caldo Verde originally comes from the Minho region in northern Portugal.... Read more →
This tlayudas recipe is for an iconic Oaxaca street food that is easy to make at home. It is sometimes called Mexican pizza or Oaxaca style pizza and generally consists of four ingredients. Start with a crispy corn tortilla, cover it with refried black beans, add quesillo or Oaxaca cheese... Read more →
This mazamorra morada recipe is for a delicious and easy to make Peruvian purple corn pudding. A traditional dessert, the star ingredients are purple corn and dried fruits, thickened with cornstarch. Cinnamon and cloves add spicy and tropical flavors to this easy one-pot dessert from Peru. [mv_video doNotAutoplayNorOptimizePlacement="false" doNotOptimizePlacement="true" jsonLd="true"... Read more →
Chocolate is one of Mexico’s gastronomical gifts to the world. Oaxacan chocolate is arguably the most significant Mexican chocolate, prized by locals and part of daily life. While exploring the local food in Oaxaca, we were struck by the importance of cacao in the food and drink culture. Cacao beans... Read more →
The food in Oaxaca is complex with strong indigenous roots from the Zapotec and Mixtec groups. After 6 months in Oaxaca, we share this Oaxaca food guide to help you navigate the traditional and local Oaxaca foods. From street stands, markets, and restaurants, you’ll find Oaxaca foods and snacks (antojitos)... Read more →
Peru street food is very popular. Of the South American countries we visited, we were most surprised by the popularity and diversity of the Peruvian street food. We observed a strong Peruvian street food culture with different types of vendors showing up at different times of the day. In the... Read more →
