"Within the span of a long weekend there, I moved from oceanfront calm on Miami Beach to Cuban cafés, from European-style gardens to watching sleeping alligators, from dancing salsa rhythms in Little Havana to feeling electronic beats on the sand."
Category: food
Arepas in Colombia & Venezuela — A Traveler’s Complete Guide (Cuisine Spotlight)
"You can’t come to South America, especially Colombia, Venezuela, and even Panama without trying the local cuisine staple of the Arepa."
Why Feijoada from Brazil Might Be the Best Stew on Earth (Cuisine Spotlight)
"The Brazilian Feijoada was born in Recife and developed in Rio de Janeiro but has now spread across the entire country reflecting its status as a beloved national dish."
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 Amazon Palms to Beach Bowls – Chasing Açaí in Brazil (Cultural Spotlight)
"Difficult to find outside of the country and definitely not of the same flavor, taste or variety, Acai is a unique treat that Brazil is rightly known for."
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."
Three Days in Chicago – A Journey Through Architecture, Culture, and the Soul of the Windy City
"In just three days there with short flights from either the East or West coasts of the United States, you can walk through American history, cruise through modern design, and taste the very essence of the Midwest’s greatest metropolis."
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."