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Ají: Colombia’s answer to hot sauce
Colombian food is not spicy and aside from a handful of Colombians I know, most aren’t particularly fond of very spicy food. Regardless, this thing we call ají is by far one of Colombia’s most popular condiments and, as its name … Continue reading
Posted in Andean cuisine, Bogotá, Colombia, Eats, Ingredients, Recipes
Tagged ají, ají casero, ají de huevo, ají de maní, chili, chili pepper, Colombia, recipe
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Sunday at Usaquén’s Flea Market
If you come to Bogotá, you shouldn’t miss Usaquén. It’s worth going on any day of the week to stroll down cobblestone streets lined with colonial buildings and eat at one of its many restaurants – but Sundays are special … Continue reading
Posted in Bogotá, Colombia, Eats
Tagged flea market, Official Blogger, Proexport, shopping, street food, Sunday, Usaquen, what to do
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La Xarcuteria: original handcrafted sausages in Bogotá
La Xarcuteria is one of Bogotá’s newest and most exciting casual restaurants. Check out their delicious handcrafted sausages and other tempting menu items. Continue reading
Posted in Bogotá, Eats
Tagged carrera 15, casual dining, cheeseburger, fritos, handcrafted, La Xarcuteria, sausages, Zona Rosa
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South American Gastronomy on wheels…
Colombian agronomist and chef Diego Moreno is biking his way around South America to discover the continent’s cuisine. Continue reading
Guama – A sweet pod with a fun seed
Guama (Inga feuilleei) is a rather peculiar “fruit” that can sometimes be found on carts around Bogotá. I had never tried it but always heard about it because of a Colombian saying that goes, “salió como pepa de guama“. The seeds are a … Continue reading
Posted in Bogotá, Colombia, Ingredients
Tagged ciclovia, exotic fruits, guama, legume, pepa de guama
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Colombian Fruit Juices – A Love Story
Guest post by Drew Sullivan of Mantaraya Colombia Travel Blog When it comes to lubricating a dry throat, freshly squeezed fruit juice is as good as it gets. The sweet, natural, aromatic flavors of fresh fruit trample over that of soft … Continue reading
Bogotá Wine Culture and educating the Colombian consumer
Wine consumption in Colombia has increased by almost 30% in the last year and that’s partly why so many high-end wine stores keep popping up around Bogotá. The Wine Store is a prime example. But I wonder…who is their toughest competition: large … Continue reading
Posted in Bogotá, Drinks
Tagged beer tasting, Carrefour, education, Exito, liquor store, liquor tasting, marketing, sherry tasting, The Wine Store, wine, wine tasting
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Musical Interlude: El Ajiaco
Daniel Santos and La Sonora Matancera explain how to make the cuban version of ajiaco…yucca, calabaza y boniato:
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Tagged Ajiaco, Cuba, Daniel Santos, La Sonora Matancera, son
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Musical Interlude: Mi Limon Mi Limonero
This ode to the lemon was a hit in Spain in the summer of 1969. Hailing from our neighboring country of Venezuela, Henry Stephen started his career in rock and roll and later went on to act in telenovelas. Mi Limon Mi Limonero sold … Continue reading
