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The 7 Links Challenge: A look back at Bogotá Eats & Drinks

Posted on March 6, 2012 by

The 7 Links Challenge was created by Tripbase.com in order to “unite bloggers (from all sectors) in a joint endeavor to share lessons learned and create a bank of long but not forgotten blog posts that deserve to see the light … Continue reading →

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M.I.A.

Posted on May 5, 2011 by

Hello! I’ll be up and writing again soon. Below is a picture that will hopefully excuse and explain my temporary absence:

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Bogotá Weather: It’s freakin’ cold

Posted on September 28, 2010 by

In line with yesterday’s post about the cold weather in Bogotá, the paper broke the news today: The IDEAM (National weather people) predicts that it’s only going to get worse, and remain that way until mid-December. Cold, rainy, windy, humid, miserable…20 out of October’s … Continue reading →

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Doug’s Nuevo Latino Tasting Menu

Posted on September 14, 2010 by

Chef Douglas Rodriguez prepared a nice peek into Nuevo Latino cuisine last week on his visit to Bogotá. The highlights were the three ceviches and dessert. This was the tasting menu from Friday night’s Nuevo Latino menu: TRIO OF CEVICHES … Continue reading →

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Recipe: "Colombian" Coke-Glazed Cocktail Sausages

Posted on December 18, 2009 by

I first tried these suprisingly delicious sausages last summer when my neice and nephew were in Bogotá for a visit. We were only going to test the recipe and try a few – the rest were going to be saved for later, but they were so damn … Continue reading →

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The Secret Life Of Veggies

Posted on September 17, 2009 by

Artist Margaret Dorfman uses everyday fruits and veggies to make these incredible works of art.

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King-Size Chicken Feet Save the Day

Posted on September 17, 2009 by

The NY Times reports that although China has been threatening to cut off U.S. chicken imports, their taste for chicken feet won’t ever let that actually happen. The article quotes Poultry economists and consultants (didn’t know they existed) and sites … Continue reading →

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The blog is back! With news of the Sydney International Food Festival • October 2009

Posted on September 14, 2009 by

Here’s a link to a web site where you can take a look at the really creative Edible Food Flag publicity campaign for the Sydney Food Fest. Each country has its flag made with foods typical to that country’s cuisine. … Continue reading →

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