Found at the Ferry Building Farmers’ Market, Peruvian hot peppers from a farm in East Palo Alto… Read more →
Monthly Archives: July 2011
With Days, and Cooking Pots, We Will Triumph
190 years ago, on July 28, 1821, Peru declared its independence from Spain. And history books will tell you that Jose de San Martin, the Argentine born general, played an instrumental role. But recently, I discovered a story in the Peruvian Traditions by Ricardo Palma, that narrates how San Martin was able to triumph without having to go into battle.… Read more →
Cooking with Susana Baca
History was made this week as Susana Baca became the first Afro-Peruvian woman to be appointed Minister of Culture in Peru’s newly elected government. She is one of my favorite singers and I’ve seen her perform almost every time she has been in San Francisco — but as I proudly read the news, my thoughts turned to the day, almost… Read more →
Machu Picchu
100 years ago, on July 24 1911, Hiram Bingham re-discovered Machu Picchu, the ancient Inca city on top of a mountain at 8,000 ft. above sea level some 50 miles from Cuzco. In a span of several decades, I have been very fortunate to have visited Machu Picchu 3 times. The first time, it’s sheer beauty took my breath away,… Read more →
Semana Numero 29
Enjoying an afternoon capuccino… Read more →