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Comstock’s Monday Night Special

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Comstock's Monday Night Special

Comstock’s Monday Night Special

Monday nights are usually pretty quite in San Francisco, the weekend is over, most restaurants are closed, and it’s back to the daily grind — but not at Comstock Saloon. Here, under the protection of Emperor Norton perched high above the bar, the weekend is just starting. And here is where you’ll find me, enjoying a barkeep’s whimsy Pisco cocktail from Jared and sitting in on drums, playing some swinging Gypsy Jazz tunes with Gaucho on the balcony stage.
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Purple Corn Peruvian Paella

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Purple Corn Peruvian Paella

Purple Corn Peruvian Paella

One of my favorite traditions is to cook a Paella for my Mom on her birthday, and last Sunday for Mother’s Day, I was inspired to do the same. But this time, instead of using Spanish saffron and a tomato based sofrito, I wanted to make the Paella taste uniquely Peruvian. In other words, I wanted to use ingredients that truly conveyed the colors and flavors of Peru — I wanted to cook a seafood Paella with Peruvian purple corn and aji amarillo.
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Pan con Chicharron (Braised Pork Sandwich)

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Pan con Chicharron, Braised Pork and Sweet Potato Sandwich

Pan con Chicharron, Braised Pork and Sweet Potato Sandwich

During a recent interview for KQED Bay Area Bites, I was asked about my favorite Peruvian breakfast and without any hesitation my reply was Pan con Chicharron, a braised pork and sweet potato sandwich that is savory, spicy, and goes perfectly with my morning cafe con leche. This is what you need to do to add the Peruvian touch to your next Sunday Brunch.
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Zesty Lemonade Pisco at Omnivore Books

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Zesty Lemonade Pisco

Zesty Lemonade Pisco

One of my favorite pop-up venues in San Francisco is hands-down Omnivore Books. Why? Not only do I get the pleasure of supporting the authors that stop by to talk about their new books, but I get to surprise the audience with Pisco cocktails and Peruvian desserts. And who doesn’t like surprises? Would you like a Pisco cocktail? Yes please! The cocktails and desserts that I make for an event at Omnivore Books are often inspired by the author’s book, and for Toby Sonneman’s Lemon: A Global History event I enjoyed making a Zesty Lemonade Pisco cocktail and a dessert with Pisco and lemon zest.
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