Monthly Archives: January 2014

April 2: Flavors of Peru Class at 18 Reasons

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Flavors of Peru Class at 18 Reasons

Flavors of Peru Class at 18 Reasons

Join me for Flavors of Peru at 18 Reasons, a hands-on class and intimate seated dinner for 12 people on Wednesday April 2 at 6 PM. Learn about the unique culinary history of Peruvian cuisine and how to prepare three traditional Peruvian criollo dishes:

Choros a la Chalaca
Peruvian Steamed Mussels

Escabeche de Pescado
Peruvian Pan-fried Pickled Fish, Sweet Potatoes, Hard-Boiled Eggs, Salad, Bread

Mazamora Morada
Peruvian Purple Corn Pudding

At the end of the class, we’ll enjoy the dishes we prepared with wine and an informal Q&A about Peruvian food.

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Three Years of Pisco Trail

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Pisco cocktails and Peruvian dishes from 2013

Pisco cocktails and Peruvian dishes from 2013

The first day of the New Year is always special to me, not only do I begin planning a whole year of culinary adventures, but I also celebrate the birth of Pisco Trail. And January 1, 2014, was the three year anniversary. Three years of pop-ups, dinners, classes, conferences, research, recipes, cocktails, writing, and travels. But I’ll remember 2013 as the year where I dared to venture outside my comfort zone and tried new things in an effort to grow. Here are some highlights from the past year, and a preview of what 2014 has in store for Pisco Trail.
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