"The funny thing about Lima..." I feel as though that sentence could go anywhere. There are all sorts of bizarre things here. Such as: Waving your hand out the window of your car simply to feel the air in a city where the air is a) not fresh, and b) limited in the space between … [Read more...] about The Funny Thing About Lima…
Sushi Cage Restaurant in Lima: Gluten-free soy sauce, scallop sashimi and Argentinian wine
I liked this place better than Matsuei, but only because they had more things I could eat and the chef understood my dietary restrictions. This is not a cheap sushi restaurant. It's a beautiful, outdoor space in the Swissotel. It's small, intimate but casual enough that a … [Read more...] about Sushi Cage Restaurant in Lima: Gluten-free soy sauce, scallop sashimi and Argentinian wine
All You Can Eat Barra Libre at Magma Sushi in Lima, Peru
Lima loves sushi.. Well, Lima loves raw and almost raw fish, in general. Lima loves raw and almost raw fish almost as much as me. Almost. Ceviche is essentially the national dish, with over 2000 or 3000 cevicherias in the city (it's either 2000 cevicherias and 3000 kinds of … [Read more...] about All You Can Eat Barra Libre at Magma Sushi in Lima, Peru
Three Salsas and the Ultimate Guacamole Recipe
I hate red or white onion in guacamole. Green (scallions) are acceptable since they're mild and add visual appeal without leaving you with onion breath. Fresh garlic has no place here either. Lemon is not lime no matter what they call it here in Peru. Key limes are the best for … [Read more...] about Three Salsas and the Ultimate Guacamole Recipe
Peruvian Anticuchos: Marinated beef and chicken skewers (not the hearts!)
Anticuchos are traditionally made with beef hearts. They're marinated for a long time and then grilled. The marinating part is the most important because it makes the tough meat tender. So if you're using hearts or another tough meat, plan this recipe way in advance or you're … [Read more...] about Peruvian Anticuchos: Marinated beef and chicken skewers (not the hearts!)
Bearing Your Cross: A Lima City Tour and the Cathedral’s Catacombs
"Do you observe the pictures of the Parque des Aguas, hmm? Behind are the fountains, greater as Dubai and Las Vegas. We are the highest fountain. 80 metres, okay? Yes." How many tour guides does it take to drive a writer insane? Just one, it turns out, when combined with a bus … [Read more...] about Bearing Your Cross: A Lima City Tour and the Cathedral’s Catacombs
Peruvian Desserts: Layered dairy-free dos leches (two milks) cake with caramel dulce de leche and coconut whipped cream
This one is a bit tricky. You need a lot of time, patience, and desire, but I think the pay-off is worth it. If you don't like the taste of coconut, make the dulce de leche with all almond milk, but know that it will take much longer to thicken (maybe an extra half hour or 45 … [Read more...] about Peruvian Desserts: Layered dairy-free dos leches (two milks) cake with caramel dulce de leche and coconut whipped cream
Ancho Chili Pepper and Lime Exotic Fruit Salad (and Margaritas!)
Ancho Chili Pepper and Lime-Spiced Exotic Fruit Salad You're probably thinking, lime and chili and salt on fruit? All I'll say is try it, and then tell me all of Mexico is wrong. Also feel free to use other fruit. Newfoundland is not so exotic. Papaya, cherimoya, star fruit, … [Read more...] about Ancho Chili Pepper and Lime Exotic Fruit Salad (and Margaritas!)
Sushi at Nobu’s First Restaurant: El Matsuei in Lima, Peru
This is Nobu's old stomping grounds, presumably when he had both a first and a last name, as in before he was a celebrity. It was his first restaurant, offered to him by someone who met him at a sushi bar in Japan and offered to stake the business, I believe. He wasn't "Nobu the … [Read more...] about Sushi at Nobu’s First Restaurant: El Matsuei in Lima, Peru
Desserts (Photos and Recipes) from the Christmas Fiesta Volk/Watson Extravaganza: Dairy-free Suspiro de Limena
Suspiro de Limena (The sigh of a woman from Lima - caramel mousse with port and Italian meringue): This recipe comes originally from The Art of Peruvian Cuisine, but it had a few surgeries to get it to its dairy-free version for the Fiest-themed Volk/Watson Christmas … [Read more...] about Desserts (Photos and Recipes) from the Christmas Fiesta Volk/Watson Extravaganza: Dairy-free Suspiro de Limena