Category: regional cuisines

Patacones – The Caribbean Fried Plantain Staple That Colombia Made Iconic (Cuisine Spotlight)

by Ben W., posted in 2025, caribbean, colombia, colombian food, cooking, cuisine, cuisine spotlight, culture, food, latin america, patacones, regional cuisines, regional dish, snacks, south america, tostones, travel articles

"Patacones are one of my favorite side dishes or entrees that you can find in Latin America."

Cazuela Uncovered – South America’s Stew with a Story in Every Spoonful (Cuisine Spotlight)

by Ben W., posted in cazuela, colombia, cuisine, cuisine spotlight, culture, dishes, food, food and stories, regional cuisines, south america, storytelling, travel

"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."