Lima, Peru is gorgeous. Situated right by the ocean, you can find yourself in the bustling city center one minute and walking along sky high sea cliffs the next, observing hundreds of paragliders soaring above as they fly by, often a little bit too close for comfort. However, what I didn’t expect to find in downtown Lima was a hip vegan restaurant serving up some of the best food that…
If Cusco hasn’t yet been named the vegan capital of South America, I would like to be the first to suggest that title. This bustling city, known for being the travel hub to get to Machu Picchu, is a fantastic place to see and while you’re there, you’ll be blessed with some of the best vegan food known to mankind. It didn’t take me long to find out about Green…
“What the hell is a maki…” Those were my first thoughts when I arrived at El Buda Profano in Arequipa, Peru. I feel a bit bashful admitting it, but I am no sushi connoisseur. Well, I wasn’t, at least. Traveling through Peru brought a wide range of experiences. It brought me everything from a serious case of traveler’s flu to a serious case of spiritual awakening (long story). But maybe most…
What’s creamy, vegan buttery and delicious…and can be used in recipes ranging from savory to sweet? The incredible avocado. Avocado is one of nature’s most perfect foods. It is high in B vitamins, but also contains a nice amount of potassium and vitamin K. Avocados are great sliced and placed on sandwiches or salads, chopped and used as a garnish on top of a main dish, blended into a savory sauce, or…
Fall happens to be a favorite time of year for many people. The fall colors, cooler weather and warm fires make for cozy evenings. However, for me that’s not the case. Fall signifies the loss of summer and the warm, wonderful weather that I love. But, fall does have its pluses. And one of the pluses that I absolutely love is the bounty of winter squash. At my local Farmer’s…
Nothing quite says Peru like ceviche. It’s quite common for Peruvians to eat ceviche for lunch on a hot day at the beach. So what is ceviche? Wikipedia describes ceviche as “a seafood dish popular in the coastal regions of the Americas, especially Central and South America. The dish is typically made from fresh raw fish cured in citrus juices, such as lemon or lime, and spiced with aji or chili peppers.”…
VEGAN CARAPULCRA WILL MAKE YOU SING! If you read one of my previous posts (Vegan Dog Cookies with Love) then you know how much I like to rhyme. And if you didn’t read it, you’ll know soon enough…because I’ll be inserting rhymes in future articles, including this one! While cooking dinner the other night and singing the praises of what I was cooking, the song “Barracuda” came on the…
As a nationally ranked tennis player, I’m constantly working out. Most of the time seven days a week. I guess you could say I’m addicted to exercise. However, I detest going to the gym. Yup. Hate it! I prefer my mountain bike to a stationary bike, a run on a trail to a run on the treadmill, and my home weights for a gym. So, some karmic force must have…
Minstantaneous. I know. It’s not a word. But it should be! You know what I’m talking abut. It’s that moment when you look in your garden and realize that the mint has instantaneously taken over. No more sage, rosemary or thyme. Well, they are still there, just buried underneath the mint. I know that everyone says that mint is invasive, but with a little plucking at the beginning of the…