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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:
Posted in Musical Interlude
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
Andrés Carne de Res in Chía & Andrés D.C.
30 years in the making: a Colombian wining, dining, partying institution There are some places that go beyond ordinary and become legendary. Andrés Carne de Res in Chía (about 40 minutes outside of Bogotá) is one of these places. Ask just about anyone in Bogotá what … Continue reading
Posted in Bogotá, Colombia, Drinks, Eats
Tagged Andrés Carne de Res, Andrés D.C., Andrés Jaramillo, Chia, Colombia cuisine, dancing, El Retiro, fried food, La Plaza de Andrés, night club, party, restaurant, rumba, Zona Rosa
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Colombia’s Official Blogger Program Takes Off
Yesterday Proexport launched its new Official Blogger initiative. 33 bloggers, yours truly included, will share their stories about Colombia with the world, through their eyes, ears and taste-buds, enticing tourists and investors alike to come and experience Colombia. We all got together at … Continue reading
Posted in Bogotá, Colombia, Travel
Tagged colombia.travel, Hotel de la Opera, La Candelaria, Official Bloggers, Proexport, Simon Bolivar, tourism
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Paloquemao Market: A Bogotá must-see
The Plaza de Mercado de Paloquemao is one of Bogotá’s most important markets for fruits, vegetables, meat, fish, dairy, flowers, and much more. It was founded in 1946, and has been in its current location since 1967. Pawel, a friend from … Continue reading
Posted in Bogotá, Colombia, Eats
Tagged flower market, fruits, market, Plaza de mercado de Paloquemao, produce, shopping, vegetables
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La Botica de Café: Colombian coffee gets sophisticated
La Botica de Café at the new Bogotá Hilton is creating coffee culture. A tinto (black coffee) in most places can be, and oftentimes is, average - probably from not being prepared properly or from sitting in a coffee pot or thermos for too long. Not to … Continue reading
Posted in Bogotá, Drinks
Tagged Bogotá, Botica de Cafe, boutique coffee, coffee culture, exotic coffee, grand cru, Hilton hotel, specialty coffee
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