People sometimes ask me what on earth I am doing living in Peru! I just saw this video from the Peru Tourist Board (www.visitperu.com), which gives some idea of the fantastic diversity of this wonderful country. Hope you enjoy it! I am off on holiday next weekend to the beaches of the North courtesy of… Read More
Peru
Chicha Morada
The Peruvian health drink. I absolutely love Chicha Morada. Supposedly it has great health benefits too, as studies have shown that purple corn helps regulate blood pressure and prevent colon cancer, probably because Purple corn contains one of the most active antioxidant substances in the vegetable world! Before moving to Peru I was addicted to… Read More
Ceviche
This is a copy of a recipe I included on my Donde Peru website. I have included a copy here because I think it is one of my favorite recipes and should be shown on my personal site too! Ceviche is without a doubt one of my favorite things about Peru. Remarkably easy to make it… Read More
Unpasteurized Milk
One of my biggest upsets about living in Peru until recently was the inability to find fresh milk. All the supermarkets and all the corner shops seem only to sell UHT milk in cardboard boxes that lasts for ever and has a slightly odd taste. Yesterday I discovered that my landlord here sells amongst other… Read More