Peru
Peruvian Lamb Antichuchos (lamb skewers)
1 whole boned, rolled tied leg of lamb, unrolled and untiedjuice and zest of 2 lemons2-6 cloves of garlic, mashed1 Tbsp kosher salt1 tbsp ground cuminYou also need: bamboo or metal skewers (if using bamboo, soak in water for 1 hour before using) Cut lamb meat into large cubes, about 1 1/2 inches square. Place…
Read MoreCausa in Cusco, Peru
Lisa Swan updates us from Cusco, Peru. I am not one of those girls that enjoys ¨roughing it¨per se, so after several days of packing out, visiting Machu Picchu, eating so-so food in grimy tourist traps, I was willing to shell out a few extra dollars for a good meal in a comfortable restaurant in…
Read MoreAnticuchos in Lima, Peru
Sam Sadle updates us from Lima, Peru. Lima is HUGE. When I say huge, I mean huge. It’s got over eight million people packed into a small strip of desert between the mountains and the Pacific oceans. Its polluted, crowded, chaotic and in many ways exemplifies all the negatives of a major South American city.…
Read MorePapa Rellena
The Wilson Family shares their recipe for Papa Rellena! Papa Rellena (Stuffed Potato) : Ingredients4 cups mashed potatoes1 cup flour1 egg1 lb. ground beef½ cup onion, finely chopped1 garlic clove, finely chopped3 boiled eggs, chopped5 pitted, chopped black olivessalt and pepper to tasteOil for frying DirectionsMix together the cooled potatoes, flour, and egg. Saute the…
Read MoreA Taste of Cusco, Peru
Salvador Molly’s Owner, Rick Sadle, is traveling the world with his wife Halle and a historical preservation group. Enjoy his blogs and travel the world with him without leaving home! We woke up at four a.m. for our flight to Lima. The Boeing B757 Monarch jet is a far cry from our economy continental seats…
Read MoreHolidays in San Jose de Secce, Peru
Beth Williams and her research partner, Jessica Arendal, are currently working for the American non-profit Primary Cares in rural Peru. In Peru, Primary Cares is focused on finding sustainable ways to improve maternal health in the region of Ayacucho. Beth and Jessica are completing the initial community assessment of this region so that Primary Cares…
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