potatoes
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Folklore
The Legend of Where Potatoes Came From
An old tale says that God had pity on a community that was oppressed by the growers of quinoa. To…
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Events
Celebrate Peru’s Potatoes Today
Potatoes are one of the iconic products we have in Peru. From ancient times our ancestors cultivated them and enjoyed…
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Cuzco’s Amazing Potatoes
Potatoes are one of the most consumed foods in the City of Cuzco. It and its varieties constantly find their…
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Food & Drinks
Cusqueños Love Mashed Potatoes
Mashed potatoes are a dish we particularly enjoy here in Cuzco. We make it at home to enjoy at lunchtime.…
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Commentary
Coming Together, Earth, and Baked Potatoes: Huatia
Kindness, generosity, family, grace. This is huatia. Definitions can include something primal, beyond ancient, and mother earth, better called in…
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Customs
July is the Month for Huatia, Earth-Baked Potatoes
The whole of July is when all cusqueños eat huatia. They have fun and enjoy the sunny days before this…
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From the Field to the Pot, From the Ground to your Hands
People who live in the countryside enjoy being able to eat the best, healthiest, and freshest foods. When families get…
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Traditional Food
Chicken Stew Delights in Cuzco
How about a delicious chicken stew for lunch? This is one of the questions made every day in one home…
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The Wonders of Cuzco’s Potatoes
The food we eat more than any other in Cuzco is potatoes. It is found in the whole variety of…
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Food & Drinks
Potatoes and Eggs Mean Breakfast As-You-Go for Cuzqueños
Although tourist restaurants fill with people having breakfast in the international style, the people of Cuzco have different tastes for…
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