Category Archives: Culinary

QUITO AND GUAYANQUIL, ECUADOR

Preparation:  Heat the oil on medium heat and add diced onion, tomato, cumin, chili powder and salt.  Add the water and cilantro springs, bring to a boil.  Add the tuna and cook until the tuna is fully cooked, about 15 minutes. Drain and keep broth to cook the yuca. Separate or break the tuna into […]

Marseille & Provence: A Culinary and Cultural Escape in Southern France

Preparation: Tear bread into pieces and cover with milk Preheat oven to 350 degrees Heat oil and butter in large skillet, add onions and garlic and fry gently until soft (4-5 minute Add spices, chutney, jam, worcestershire and vinegar to the onions and gently fry until warmed through and fragrant Drain the bread (keep the […]

CAPETOWN, SOUTH AFRICA

Preparation: Tear bread into pieces and cover with milk Preheat oven to 350 degrees Heat oil and butter in large skillet, add onions and garlic and fry gently until soft (4-5 minute Add spices, chutney, jam, worcestershire and vinegar to the onions and gently fry until warmed through and fragrant Drain the bread (keep the […]

OAXACA AND MEXICO CITY, MEXICO

Instructions: Mix the lamb cubes with garlic, onion and spices and stir well Pour into dutch oven or tanjia (traditional clay pot) Melt butter and combine with olive oil, water and lemon cubes – pour over meat mixture and stir well to combine all ingredients Cover the pot and bake at 250 degrees for 5-6 […]

Chile on a Plate: Santiago Spice & Valparaíso Vibes

A Kensington tour of Santiago and Valparaíso, Chile, gives you two different views of this dynamic country.  Santiago, the capital, is a modern metropolis with historical sites like Plaza de Armas and the presidential palace, La Moneda, alongside vibrant neighborhoods like Bellavista and Lastarria.  A day trip to the vineyards of Casablanca Valley is a […]

Flavors of Morocco: Spices, Sweets, and Street Eats

Instructions: Mix the lamb cubes with garlic, onion and spices and stir well Pour into dutch oven or tanjia (traditional clay pot) Melt butter and combine with olive oil, water and lemon cubes – pour over meat mixture and stir well to combine all ingredients Cover the pot and bake at 250 degrees for 5-6 […]