Posts Tagged ‘ picarones ’



Picarones in Peru

Jul 29th, 2010 | By Jennifer Iannolo | Category: Travel & Places, Videos
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Whilst I was running amok at Peru’s La Mistura culinary festival, I grabbed Chef Maricel Presilla to help me learn the secrets of picarones, a fried dough dessert that had me addicted from the first bite.

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Peru: First Impressions

Sep 29th, 2009 | By Jennifer Iannolo | Category: Chefs & Restaurants, Food, Travel & Places

After several days here in Peru, one thing has become apparent: This is a culture deeply in love with its food. Nowhere else have I seen such a strong emotional connection to the kitchen and table. In kicking off La Mistura, Peru’s annual culinary festival, Chef Gaston Acurio talked about the state of the economy, [...]

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