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Inca Food, Past and Present

The Inca food supply differed greatly from that of contemporary Europe The Incas had few large animals for domestication and lacked the comparatively abundant source of eggs, milk and meat found in the Old World Through...

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Jalea Limeña: A Fried Seafood Recipe from Gaston Acurio’s Cookbook

Phaidon has kindly given me permission to publish three recipes from Peru: The Cookbook by Gastón Acurio (Phaidon, 2015) I’ve already featured two of my favorite recipes from the book -- ají de gallina and picante de mariscos...

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Máncora: Peru’s Hidden Surfing Paradise!

Máncora, located in northwest Peru, is a beach resort town in the Piura Region The small town only has a population of less than 10,000 but is famous for its beautiful beaches and big waves meaning this formerly quiet town has...

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Moyobamba Travel Guide

Do you know about the small, beautiful city in Northern Peru, called Moyobamba Often considered to be a hidden part of paradise in the elusive Amazon Rainforest, this is the perfect place to experience adventure, nature, culture...

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Picante de Mariscos: A Peruvian Seafood Recipe by Gaston Acurio

Here’s the second featured recipe from the excellent Peru: The Cookbook by Gastón Acurio (Phaidon, 2015) I’ve already posted one of my all-time favorite Peruvian dishes from the book -- ají de gallina -- and now it’s time...