Writer

I write about Pisco because it’s in my blood, and I write about Peruvian food because it’s in my heart. Travel nourishes my spirit and inspires me as writer, mixologist, and chef. I’ve written stories and done photography for digital and print publications, most recently Eaten and New Worlder.

• Eaten Vol. 2, Nikkei: The Roots of Japanese-Peruvian Cuisine
• New Worlder, Origins: Pisco Punch and Pisco Sour Cocktails
• Marcus Samuelsson, A Brief History of Peruvian Cuisine in 5 Courses: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
• Living in Peru, Giving Credit to Peru’s Goddesses of Food
• Living in Peru, The Spirited History of Peru’s Pisco Sour
• Foodista, Pisco Trail’s 10 Tips for Cocktail Photography

I’ve also served as a consultant for authors, NPR, and United Airlines. Local bloggers have interviewed me, and a Japanese food blog featured my ceviche masterclass.

• Pisco Punch consultant for Iconic San Francisco Dishes, Drinks, and Desserts by Laura S. Borrman
• Pisco cocktail history consultant for Cocktail de Algarrobina by NPR The Salt
• Food history and recipe consultant for Peruvian Lamb Stew by United Airlines
• She Knows interviewed me for Drink Like a Peruvian: The Pisco Sour
• KQED Bay Area Bites interviewed me for Peru’s Unique Culinary History
• Food Sake Tokyo featured my Ceviche Masterclass