I brought back lucuma powder from Peru. Think of it as powdered brown sugar mixed with sweet potato. Yes you can powder sweet potato. The banana overpowered the lucuma powder, and as I don't have that much, I was careful with how much I used, but there's a natural sweetness to … [Read more...] about Lucuma Banana Smoothie
Il Gelataio 1600 and the Other Ice Cream Maker in my Kitchen
I currently have two ice cream/gelato makers in my kitchen. Two. How ridiculous is that? The Gelato Maker 1600 ("Il Gelataio 1600" - the official Italian name makes it sounds more prestigious) and I are getting along well so far. It sits there and I stare at it in wonder. It's … [Read more...] about Il Gelataio 1600 and the Other Ice Cream Maker in my Kitchen
Worms, Part 2
I don't generally tell people I have worms, but it doesn't mean I don't care for the little guys. They sit in a blue plastic container in my kitchen next to my recycling. When I came back to Montreal from Peru I had two worm-related concerns: 1. Had my roommate thrown them … [Read more...] about Worms, Part 2
Punta Sal Restaurant in Lima and the View from Up Top
There's this restaurant right on the edge of the ocean in Lima that I've been dreaming about since I got home. In a strange way it reminds me of Newfoundland - a little diner serving fish and chips and homemade muffins up the road from the ferry out in Portugal Cove that takes … [Read more...] about Punta Sal Restaurant in Lima and the View from Up Top
Request: How to create a mailing list on WordPress
Dear readers, I have a small favour to ask. Do any of you know how to create a mailing list and then add a "subscribe to mailing list" button on my blog? The template that I'm using doesn't seem to allow for this unless you add your own code, and I don't really have a coding … [Read more...] about Request: How to create a mailing list on WordPress
Tant’a Restaurant and the Reign of Gaston Acurio
The story of fine dining in Lima, and cultural food pride in general, all stems from one man. Seems like a very broad statement, but every single person in Peru knows the name Gaston Acurio, and they say it with pride. This man went abroad, studied, hated his course of study, and … [Read more...] about Tant’a Restaurant and the Reign of Gaston Acurio
Gastrographical Map of Peru
Strolling through downtown Lima (the business district with a bunch of museums, not the party district) I ran into a gastrographical museum. I don't think that's a real word. Spellcheck agrees with me, but maybe in Spanish it exists. Anyway, the point is that the museum existed … [Read more...] about Gastrographical Map of Peru
Gamarra Market
Gamarra Market - the hub of Lima's textile economy. In a country know for its cotton and materials Gamarra Market is where you could potentially decorate your house in under 2 hours. It puts North American interior design to shame. All you'd have to do here is walk up to the … [Read more...] about Gamarra Market
Lima, Peru: The rest of the photos
Museo Larco - the home of ancient figurines, gold, and weapons dating back to long before the Incas. Separate is the erotic room. Ancient Peruvians were big into fertility and laughter. Some things don't change. The buses. You jump on when you see one with a street written on … [Read more...] about Lima, Peru: The rest of the photos
The Bioferia: Organic Markets in Lima
I travel halfway around the world and one of the first things I look for is the organic market. I honestly figured Lima wouldn't have one, being a city with a lot of poverty and an abundance of inexpensive food. Why would people here want an organic market? What's the demographic … [Read more...] about The Bioferia: Organic Markets in Lima