"You can’t come to South America, especially Colombia, Venezuela, and even Panama without trying the local cuisine staple of the Arepa."
Category: cuisine
Patacones – The Caribbean Fried Plantain Staple That Colombia Made Iconic (Cuisine Spotlight)
"Patacones are one of my favorite side dishes or entrees that you can find in Latin America."
Biting Into Brazil – The Story Behind Pão de Queijo (Cuisine Spotlight)
“Brazilian cheese bread or ‘Pao de queijo’ is a delicious snack that is truly delightful to have whether it’s in the morning, afternoon, or even at night.”
From Bogotá to Panama – The Bold Flavors of Mondongo (Cuisine Spotlight)
"Mondongo Soup is one of those polarizing foods that you encounter where you either love it or hate it. There’s no in between when it comes to Mondongo, which is what makes it a unique kind of food to cover in this month’s edition of cuisine spotlight."
What is Ajiaco? Discover Colombia’s Classic Chicken-and-Potato Soup (Cuisine Spotlight)
"While not as hyped up as ‘Bandeja Paisa’ or ‘Sancocho’, Ajiaco is just as delicious if not more so and is pretty easy to make if you can collect all of the necessary ingredients."
Sancocho – Discover Latin America’s Hearty Stew (Cuisine Spotlight)
"The beauty of a popular dish like Sancocho is its’ history, its’ adaptability, as well as the chance to gather with a group of people and dig in to this delicious food together."
Cazuela Uncovered – South America’s Stew with a Story in Every Spoonful (Cuisine Spotlight)
"Depending upon what you’re craving, a good cazuela can be made up of seafood, beef, chicken, etc. as its main base food. ‘Cazuela’ is a Spanish word, which roughly translates into ‘Casserole’ in English."
Where Spring Never Ends – Exploring Medellin, Colombia
"Medellin, a bustling metropolis of over three million people, has a popular and well-known nickname, “The City of Eternal Spring.” I can say for certain that this particular nickname is well warranted and appropriate given the moderate temperatures and humidity that make up the day and night here."
Churrascaria Unleashed – A Brazilian Meat Marathon (Cuisine Spotlight)
"While the ‘Fogo de Chao’ churrascaria or steakhouse is a very popular chain in the United States, Brazil, and around the world and whose name carries weight for being the most popular or the most expensive churrascaria depending on who you ask, there are more options out there than just this particular place. If you are going to really enjoy the churrascaria, you have to try out a few of them in where it all began: Brazil."