by Esnayder | May 28, 2020 | Casa Sabor, Chillies, Cocktails, Exotic Fruits, Food, History, Margarita, South American Food
Some of the people responsible for the advancement of Latin American (or any other) cuisine, and its increasing popularity around the world, are chefs showcasing that cuisine in their restaurants. Others are writers who investigate and explore that cuisine, visiting...
by Esnayder | May 28, 2019 | Casa Sabor, Chillies, Cocktails, Drinks, Food, History, Latin Music, Margarita, Parties, South American Food
Cinco de Mayo, i.e the 5th of May, is a holiday that celebrates the Mexican army’s victory over France at the Battle of Puebla on 5th May, 1862during the Franco-Mexican War on. The day, which falls on Tuesday, May 5 in 2020, is also known as Battle of Puebla Day....
by Esnayder | Jun 10, 2016 | Casa Sabor, Cocktails, Colombia, Drinks, Esnayder Cuartas, Exotic Fruits, Lulo, South American Food
As a person that was brought up in the Andes in Colombia, I learned to love fruits from a very early age, thanks to my father’s passion and tradition of planting fruit trees, and in some cases naming the trees after kids. For me, the most delicious of South American...
by Esnayder | May 6, 2013 | Cartagena, Casa Sabor, Cocktails, Colombia, Drinks, Esnayder Cuartas, Food, Latin Music, Literature, Sabor, South American Food
My relationship with Cartagena: I grew up in the coffee growing region of the Colombian Andes. A special treat on finishing secondary school was a visit to the Caribbean coast. Cartagena was the icing on the cake. The city, situated on the northern coast of...
by Esnayder | Apr 1, 2013 | Cocktails, Drinks, Sabor, South American Food
As the summer peaks, it’s time to enjoy the gardens and an opportunity to entertain at home. We get asked a lot for any ideas for a Latin flavoured “trago” or cocktail to spice up the gathering, especially by those expecting South American guests. The first...
by Esnayder | Aug 1, 2012 | Brazil, Cachaca, Cocktails, Drinks, Newsletters, Sabor
The caipirinha is the national cocktail of Brazil. Its main ingredient is cachaça, the national spirit of Brazil and third most consumed spirit in the world. The classic Caipirinha is made with fresh lime. Or, make a Fresh Fruit Caipirinha with your favorite in-season...
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