by Esnayder | May 16, 2016 | Casa Sabor, coffee, Colombia, Drinks, Esnayder Cuartas, Quinchia, Risaralda, Sabor, South American Food
Coffee, as much as any other food or drink, evokes for many Europeans images of South America. However contrary to popular belief, the coffee tree is not indigenous to the Americas. It came from Africa, via Arabia and Europe in the eighteenth century. Now Colombia,...
by Esnayder | Mar 9, 2016 | Casa Sabor, Colombia, Empanadas, Esnayder Cuartas, Food, History, Pablo Salgado, Sabor, South American Food
If there was one theme which might bring war to Latin America, maybe it would be not football, not global warming, not border disputes, nor the disagreements between Chavez, Uribe and Correa – but the humble empanada. The empanada can be (and at times has been)...
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...
by Esnayder | May 24, 2012 | Art, Colombia, Latin Music, Sabor, South American Food
An exciting opportunity is coming your way! By sending an email to INFO@COLOMBIAGE.COM outlining the correct answers to our three questions below, the lucky winner will receive: – 2 tickets to FRENTE CUMBIERO LIVE IN LONDON this 31 May together with the chance...
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