Monthly Archives: October 2011

Seco de Cordero — Peruvian Lamb Stew

Seco de Cordero (Peruvian Lamb Stew)

In Peru, a seco is a stew whose ingredients vary by region and my all-time favorite one is the lamb stew or Seco de Cordero. Slow cooked in a cilantro sauce, it is hearty, savory, and a little spicy — perfect for the upcoming Fall season. My mom often reminds me that as a little boy I would simply refer… Read more →

Vote for the Frisco Pisco Punch on Saveur!

Born in San Francisco, the Pisco Punch is one of the most important drinks in San Francisco’s cocktail history. Before Prohibition, there were 3 things every tourist had to do when visiting San Francisco: watch the sunset over the Golden Gate, ride a street car, and drink a Pisco Punch. Kipling wrote that the Pisco Punch was composed of the… Read more →

Ferran Adria at the Castro Theatre

Last Monday, I joined 1,400 foodies that packed the Castro Theatre to listen and learn from one of the most influential chefs in the world — Ferran Adria. Though I’ve read many impressive stories about El Bulli, and even listened to first hand accounts from cooks who’ve interned there, I was delighted that the person who took the stage was… Read more →