Would You Eat Your Pet Guinea Pig?

If you know anything about Peruvian cuisine, you'll know that guinea pig (called cuy; pronounced coo-ey) is considered a delicacy. Peruvians don't eat it regularly, but consider it a rare treat. My wife and I saw it on many restaurant menus and we knew that no culinary adventure in Peru would be complete without feasting on one. It's remarkable... Continue Reading →

Los Toldos’ Pollo a la Brasa (Cusco, Peru)

I've been seeing pollo a la brasa on many menus during my travels in Peru. The problem was that these restaurants did not have rotisseries. The chicken would be adaptations for the oven and would most certainly not have the wood-roasted flavor that has become one of the dish's hallmarks. Its preparation is most famous in Lima, but... Continue Reading →

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