During the last eight years, we have enjoyed a vast array of Chilean wines, both red and white, and have visited several vineyards. Throughout all, we have come to the conclusion that there is no such thing as a bad…
Never Boar-ed with Dining
WARNING! THIS IS NOT FOR VEGETARIANS! A while back, a student surprised us with a most interesting dinner proposal. He had come into possession of some jabali, that’s Spanish for wild boar, and was interested in taking advantage of my…
Invitation to a Curanto
One of the joys of traveling around Chile is all of the wonderful families we have come to know. While our adventures are always fascinating and thrilling, it is all of the special friends we have been blessed with that…
Food for Thought
Yesterday, we made our regular trek to the countryside of Hualqui to replenish our supply of Chilean style tortillas. On the way there, an extended set of early Cat Stevens’ music was aired on one of the local radio stations. It…
Simple Pleasures Replace Mindless Wanderings
While the sun blanketed the late afternoon in warmth, we drove to Hualqui, to visit with a friend, and. to pick up an order placed with a woman who makes mouthwatering tortilla and fresh cheese. The tortilla, more correctly known…
A Summer Bounty
Summer is in full swing, and two of our favorite vegetables have come into season, the humble corn and the lowly bean. Among Chileans, nothing can make the mouth salivate faster than the smell of freshly prepared humitas. Although often…
The Great Pumpkin
The morning sun filtered through the kitchen window, giving light to my newest adventure in expat baking. While vacationing in Puyehue, home to volcanoes, thermal spas and ski slopes, we had purchased a large yellow-orange pumpkin to satisfy a craving…
Craving an Indian Feast
At some point in an expat’s sojourn, the craving for a familiar comfort food becomes so intense that there is little rest until it is satisfied. For our friend and colleague, Juan Carlos, the craving was for an Indian vindaloo…