I love eating Colombian food. At home or at restaurants in Miami, it was always easy to find. For the last 10 years I’ve been living in Atlanta and it took some time to find some good Colombian restaurants. Most of the time here, when I’ve felt the urge, I would go to one close by and […]
Category: Colombian Gastronomy
I’m a man of simple pleasures: music, books, football, travel… These are the things I think about during my spare time. One thing about these interests that frustrates me, however, is that I can’t drink them. That’s where beer comes in. I can drink beer. Delicious, delicious beer. –> Colombia Dolar (TRM) <– One thing […]
Producing the best expression of a traditional dish is all about realising potential. How many times have you bitten into an arepa, and thought “I see what they’re trying to do here, but they didn’t quite get there?” That question was directed at you, Paul Fowler. I’ve often had the same feeling when it comes to […]
–> Colombia Dolar (TRM) <– Alright, so I’ll admit it. Sometimes a bit of sweetness does sneak into an “Australian” main dish. What pork chop is complete without apple sauce (HINT: the answer starts with “not” and ends in “any…”)? You put a lamb roast on the table (next to the book) without mint […]
So it seems that everyone’s favourite rogue chef is back in town with his new show: Anthony Bourdain, Parts Unknown. –> Colombia Dolar (TRM) <– That’s pretty great news, since we loved the last show and it seems this time he’s going to be exploring areas a little more off the beaten track. The show […]
Just like Flava Flav – well, back when he had credibility, anyway – I’ve often found myself disappointed by things that have received a lot of hype (Avatar, anyone? I mean, the special effects were good: just imagine if they’d hired a writer, too!). That gave me quite a cause for concern when I finally […]
Travel to Cartagena and you’ll find it’s one of the best places to eat in Colombia. It goes without saying that the seafood is particularly delicious, but many people also come back raving about the variety of dishes, and unique and creative way that Costeños cook. –> Colombia Dolar (TRM) <– Of course, it’s not […]
At the risk of offending people on both sides of this discussion, Colombian food and British food aren’t internationally known for their experimental or sophisticated nature. That said, people in both countries are extremely fond of their national cuisine, and will stop at nothing to defend it. –> Colombia Dolar (TRM) <– That’s not where […]
I was browsing Facebook last night, as you do, when I stumbled upon this rather comical video featuring the lovely Sofia Vergara and the rather less-than-lovely Gordon Ramsey: –> Colombia Dolar (TRM) <– It was interesting for two reasons. Firstly because this is one conversation that comes up all the time between expats and locals: […]
Being a vegetarian in a carnivorous country like Colombia is damn right difficult. Especially since eating meat is pretty much Colombia’s favourite past-time. But if you are a vego and want a daily dose of greens while you live in or travel Colombia, then here are some delicious places you should visit. –> Colombia Dolar […]