Ceviche to me is like sushi, albeit marinated or cooked with citrus and chilies. My first exposure to ceviche was in Ecuador. Looking back at it, this version is a shrimp "cocktail" style. I believe that the Ecuadorians fear raw fish, which explains a a...
Plantains are a favorite of mine. They’re also still cheap at this time. Why not use them for simple meals that are nutritious and a healthy carb that’s fiber rich and will keep you regular! Plantain tortillas Ingredients 2 green...
For years, whenever my wife and I visit her family in Ecuador, we look forward to enjoying "Solram," a local dehydrated fruit product. Simply packaged, it's full of tasty bits of pineapples, gooseberries, and bananas. Usually, on returning to...
Fusing Japanese and Peruvian foods, Mikka is an excellent restaurant in Samborondón, Ecuador. Here are some shots of a meal there, something I enjoyed while visiting this part of the world.
After visiting family in California, it's time to visit family in Guayaquil, Ecuador. My focus on the first morning after arrival was a visit to Masa Madre, a local bakery that bakes sour dough bread. The baker/owner, Jaime Beundia, is a young entrepreneur....
