snacks
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Commentary
Peruvian Snacks, From Rural Tradition to Global Markets
On the hour flight from Lima to Cusco, recently, instead of the small ham sandwich and cake the flight attendants…
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A Salty and Slightly Sweet Peruvian Snack, Chifles
Chifles are a popular snack in Peru. They are thin slices of Green plantains that have a unique flavor. In…
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Traditional Food
Manna Claims Cuzco
Grains abound in the city of Cuzco, not only is it rich in monuments and archeological abundance, it also has…
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A Very Traditional Dish from Cuzco, Zarzas
Zarza is a word with a lot of meaning in Cuzco, at the same time it is a traditional snack.…
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Ice Cream Appears in Cuzco’s Streets on Sunny Days
In Cuzco the weather changes constantly from cold to hot. It can do so just within the space of a…
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Archeology
Popcorn in Cuzco
You know it is magic. In this day of science we take so many things for given and this is…
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Food & Drinks
Sandwiches Thrive on Cuzco Streets
Sandwiches dominate much of the food scene in Cusco. This might surprise, given the current Peruvian emphasis on gastronomy, the…
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Food & Drinks
Tasty Finger Food, Breaded Yuca
Cuzco has lots of nibbles hidden in its streets and alleys. Sometimes they make it into restaurants, and sometimes they…
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