Ecuador

I intend to enjoy Dimitri, Louis and Eyob's trip just as much if not more than them by sampling South American culture in the comfort of my own home.
My tools will be YouTube and the kitchen. I willLeer más
Ecuador Catch Up - Seafood Curry

The adventure started a few days ago but the blog is starting now so I have some catch up to attend to.
The day after the boys left I made fish fillet with seafood curry. Delicious!
See how theLeer más
Ecuador Catch Up - Ceviche

Next day I made the ceviche. This seems to feature on all lists of Ecuadorian foods. Couldn't find grits so we had it on brown rice.
AnotherLeer más
Ratas, Ratones, Rateros

This gritty Ecuadorian movie appears on a number of recommendation lists. A bit of a "Once were Warriors". Watched it onLeer más
Ecuador Catch Up - Quinoa & cheese soup

Stepped further out of my cooking comfort zone with this one. Got rave reviews from my test team.
https://www.laylita.com/recipes/quinoa-and-chee…
James Corden Car Karaoke

Friday ate Ecuadorian left overs and took dad and aunt out for car karaoke
Ecuadorian Empanadas

Sunday night snack but usually eaten for breakfast. I have since made better looking empanadas.
https://www.laylita.com/recipes/empanadas-de-vi…
Ecuadorian Chicken with Rice

A staple where every household have their own recipe. Tasted great the first night and better the second.
https://www.laylita.com/recipes/arroz-con-pollo…
Que Tan Lejos

Left over chicken with rice tonight.
Watched another Ecuadorian movie "Que Tan Lejos". A road trip movie with two women. The first named Hope, a tourist from Barcelona and the second Sadness a localLeer más
Adios Ecuador

The boys will be flying out of Ecuador in a couple of hours so I made a farewell meal for Dimitra and myself: Shrimp Ceviche with accompaniments.
Unfortunately, I remembered too late that Dimitra hasLeer más
Colombian Steak and Chimichurri

Those of you following the "other" blog will know the boys are in Bogota Colombia now. I was about to throw the left over Ecuadorian food in the bin and start on my Colombian recipes when I realisedLeer más
Bonsai Report

Dear Dimitri
The Bonsai and I are getting along fine. Comparing this week's photo with the first photo I see little cause for concern.
Watered it today.
Colombian Mince and Chickpeas

Sounds simple but really quite delicious.
Dimitra has been gardening and does not feel like being photographed today; Theo cannot be photographed any day so the dishes will have to presentLeer más
Colombian Arepa

Spent the morning hunting high and low for mesarepa to make Colombian Arepa with. Finally found some at Moore Wilson. It was the last bag and it had a hole in it but I took it anyway.
Aunt Dina cameLeer más
Peruvian Lomo Saltado

I was disappointed to read Louis bemoaning the quality of the food they have been eating. Fortunately that has not been the case here. Boys, if you get the chance, try Lomo Saltado itsLeer más
Peruvian Aji de Gallina

Chicken stew with walnuts and Parmesan. Like bacon and chocolate (not together), Parmesan makes everything taste better.
Great meal with company this time (Maria, Aliki, Dimitra and even Theo). SomeLeer más
Bonsai Report

The Bonsai is doing well. It will be accompanying us to Raumati next week.
Peruvian Heart Attack Salad

"Papas a la Huancaina" fools you into thinking you are eating a healthy salad however the dairy content of the delicious sauce could easily close your arteries.
I have never used a blender as oftenLeer más
Peruvian Leftovers

// Written with close supervision from my Aunt
Dimitra is overnighting at Somes Island so Aunt Dina came to complain of Dimitri's lack of response to her epistoles. I softened her stance by feedingLeer más
Peruvian Butter Chicken

Peruvian Garlic Chicken was a bit like a South American version of Butter Chicken due to the yogurt sauce. Very nice. I couldn't disagree more with Cathy_20 who posted "I cooked this just how it wasLeer más
Pescado Sudado

Made the most of the fresh fish caught, filleted and delivered by my Uncles today. This is a simple Peruvian dish with few ingredients but tastesLeer más
Peruvian Grilled Chicken

This dish is intended for a whole butterflied chicken but we made do with chicken pieces. Great meal for the BBQ and al fresco dining in our holiday digs here atLeer más
Like Last Night But Better

The difference was the tangy green sauce which I ended up coating everything with: chicken, roast potato, courgettes, salad andLeer más
Bonsai Report

The bonsai is settling in well in its new environment here on the Kapiti Coast.
I've only just noticed the beautiful illustration on the side of the pot depicting Mt Fuji. It makes me nostalgic forLeer más
The Volcanos of Peru

Spent the evening in the sub tropical paradise that is Levin. Visited Maria, mercina and Poppy. Built up an appetite with a pre dinner drive. Enjoyed a lovely dinner of deconstructed souvlakiaLeer más