Papanetón

Panetón, as described here, is widely enjoyed in Peru around Christmas. But I doubt I’ll be buying any more now that I’ve tried the version made from potato flour. Softer, spongier and tastier. It’s even cheaper!
Just when you thought Peru couldn’t possibly fuse any more traditional foods of its immigrant communities with indigenous ingredients to create something new, original and mouth-wateringly tasty… along comes the Papanetón.

December 23, 2008 | Peruvian Food

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Potato Planting in Chinchero [Featured]

VIDEO – In November 2002, I was blessed with being invited to Chinchero to help plant papas. Puma and his family and others all work together to get the job done. The clouds come in with rain and sleet, then they burn some brush to send the clouds and rain away. – crickethanna

October 22, 2008 | Opinion

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Perú, Mucho Gusto – Primera Feria Internacional de Lima

Lima’s top chefs unite through the Peruvian Society of Gastronomy and Peru’s tourism and exports promotions agency PromPeru to bring the world the First International Fair of Lima, a gastronomic fair of epic proportions.

September 27, 2008 | Lima City Guide, News, Peruvian Food

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The Chuño – Dehydrated Potato of the Andes

The Chuño (or tunta) has fed families in Peru’s altiplano for more than seven thousand years. Today, with the growth in popularity of Novoandina food, the humble chuño has been thrust to the forefront of Peru’s gastronomic scene.

September 1, 2008 | Peruvian Food

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Peru’s Potatoes

Declared the International Year of the Potato by the United Nations to highlight its importance in reducing world poverty and hunger, particularly in this time of high food prices but static potato prices, this gift to the world from Peru is now a staple food for billions of people.

June 16, 2008 | Culture & History, Peruvian Food

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T’ikapapa wins World Challenge 2007

Did you vote for the T’ikapapa project in the BBC-Newsweek’s World Challenge 2007?

If yes you’ll be pleased to know it has won first place.

December 5, 2007 | News

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Potato Goldmine, T’ikapapa project

Now in it’s third year, World Challenge 2007, in association with Shell, is a global competition that seeks out projects and businesses that not only make a profit, but also put something back into the community. Brought to you by BBC World and Newsweek, it is all about rewarding individuals or groups that truly make a difference through enterprise and innovation at a grass roots level. The winner will receive a US$20,000 award from Shell to benefit their project, while two runners-up will each receive $10,000.

October 13, 2007 | News, Opinion

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Maíz

Maíz, or corn, is something extremely Peruvian but unlike potatoes, is not from here. It’s actually from Central America, from where its cultivation reached Peru and became the Inca’s sacred food. There are hundreds of types of corn in the Americas, and dozens in Peru. The photo above of types of corn that can be found in Peru, taken by Jenny Mealing, inspired me to read about the grain’s history.

September 25, 2007 | Peruvian Food

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