24 August 2009

Nom Nom: Cachapas In Honor Of Miss Venezuela

By Alex Alvarez at 5:54 PM.

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In honor of Miss Venezuela taking the Miss Universe crown two years in a row, we decided to feature a Venezuelan dish (hey-o!) today.

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10 August 2009

Nom Nom: Frituras De Caracol

By Alex Alvarez at 5:00 PM.

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You, of course, love sinking your face into conch. Here’s a recipe for frituras made with this salty-sweet seafood that would probably be a welcome addition to any BBQ or dinner party.

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3 July 2009

Glug Glug: Four Cocktails For The Fourth Of July

By Alex Alvarez at 2:30 PM.

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The 4th of July, as you may know, is tomorrow. It is a day that we celebrate the birth of this great nation by consuming nitrates, singing nipples by leaning too close to open flames and vomiting in three colors.

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26 May 2009

Glug Glug: Watermelon Agua Fresca

By Alex Alvarez at 1:45 PM.

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A nice summertime treat, agua fresca is a Mexican drink that is light and refreshing. Adding watermelon introduces a kick of flavor. Adding tequila makes you an alcoholic. According to our friends.

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22 April 2009

Peruvian Potato Park: Positively Precious, Perfect For Park Slopers

By Alex Alvarez at 3:00 PM.

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Welcome to Parque de la Papa near Cusco - a 22,000-acre ecological potato preserve that features over 1,300 varieties of papas. This Peruvian attraction places a spotlight on one of the country’s most prized resources - potatoes - and anecdotes about this beloved tuber.

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