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 | Aug 25, 2018 | Casa Sabor, Drinks, Food, History, South American Food
What is the most popular Colombian tipple? Aguardiente is the answer, even though we produce a fair amount of rum too. “We want people to think of guaro when they think of Colombia, the same way one thinks of mezcal to Mexico, or cachaça to Brazil.” Guaro –...
by Esnayder | Mar 25, 2018 | Casa Sabor, Food, History, South American Food
When I was a kid and we were living in Quinchia, a small town in the department of Risaralda, one of my mother’s first concerns every day was what time will the milk arrive from the farm? It’s not surprising as she had to plan her daily chores, including having to...
by Esnayder | Nov 22, 2017 | coffee, Colombia, Esnayder Cuartas, Lechona, Parties, Quinchia, South American Food
Lechona (Colombian Style stfuffed Pork) Lechona is a traditional dish, originally from the Tolima and Huila departments in the centre of Colombia, this recipe arrive with the Spaniards during the Spannish conquest in the XVI Century. This popular dish (not suckling...
by Esnayder | Nov 21, 2017 | coffee, Colombia, Esnayder Cuartas, Parties, Quinchia, South American Food, Uncategorized
Colombian Christmas food I get asked very often “what is Colombian food like” and what do you eat at Christmas? As in the UK, Christmas and the New Year are the time of year when families are reunited, though unlike the British we Colombians usually have...
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