Monthly Archives: March 2011

The Runner, the Writer, and the Chef

by Nico on March 5, 2011 in Stories

I spend much of my time cooking, eating or planning meals and I enjoy sharing those experiences by writing about them on this blog. But to keep it all in balance, clear my head, and stay healthy, I run. This post is about three of my heroes — a Runner, a Writer, and a Chef— who have helped make me… Read more →

Semana Numero 9

by Nico on March 4, 2011 in Picture of the Week

Continuing our bakery theme (see last week’s picture), there is *always* a line out the door here. Where is this? Read more →

Chupe de Camarones (Peruvian Shrimp Chowder)

by Nico on March 2, 2011 in Recipes

Chupe de Camarones, Peruvian Shrimp Chowder

Chupe de Camarones is the Queen of Soups, a spicy shrimp chowder from Arequipa in la Sierra of Peru. This soup is so popular there, that you can tell the day of the week by the variety of Chupe that is being served at local restaurants. But Chupe de Camarones also has erotic origins dating back to the Incas, and here is what you need to make this Inca aphrodisiac at home.
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