Ecuador
November 28, 2017 in Ecuador ⋅ ⛅ 16 °C
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 willRead more
Ecuador Catch Up - Seafood Curry
November 29, 2017 in New Zealand ⋅ ☁️ 16 °C
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 theRead more
Ecuador Catch Up - Ceviche
November 29, 2017 in New Zealand ⋅ ⛅ 19 °C
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.
AnotherRead more
Ratas, Ratones, Rateros
November 29, 2017 in New Zealand ⋅ ⛅ 19 °C
This gritty Ecuadorian movie appears on a number of recommendation lists. A bit of a "Once were Warriors". Watched it onRead more
Ecuador Catch Up - Quinoa & cheese soup
November 29, 2017 in New Zealand ⋅ ⛅ 20 °C
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
November 29, 2017 in New Zealand ⋅ ⛅ 20 °C
Friday ate Ecuadorian left overs and took dad and aunt out for car karaoke
Ecuadorian Empanadas
November 29, 2017 in New Zealand ⋅ ⛅ 20 °C
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
November 29, 2017 in New Zealand ⋅ ⛅ 20 °C
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
November 29, 2017 in Ecuador ⋅ ☁️ 15 °C
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 localRead more
Adios Ecuador
November 30, 2017 in Ecuador ⋅ ☀️ 29 °C
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 hasRead more
Colombian Steak and Chimichurri
December 1, 2017 in Colombia ⋅ ⛅ 12 °C
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 realisedRead more
Bonsai Report
December 3, 2017 in New Zealand ⋅ ⛅ 20 °C
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
December 2, 2017 in Colombia ⋅ ☁️ 0 °C
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 presentRead more
Colombian Arepa
December 2, 2017 in Colombia ⋅ ⛅ 11 °C
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 cameRead more
Peruvian Lomo Saltado
December 8, 2017 in Peru ⋅ 🌙 17 °C
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 itsRead more
Peruvian Aji de Gallina
December 9, 2017 in Peru ⋅ ☀️ 19 °C
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). SomeRead more
Bonsai Report
December 11, 2017 in New Zealand ⋅ ☀️ 21 °C
The Bonsai is doing well. It will be accompanying us to Raumati next week.
Peruvian Heart Attack Salad
December 11, 2017 in Peru ⋅ ⛅ 18 °C
"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 oftenRead more
Peruvian Leftovers
December 13, 2017 in Peru ⋅ ⛅ 20 °C
// 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 feedingRead more
Peruvian Butter Chicken
December 15, 2017 in Peru ⋅ ☀️ 22 °C
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 wasRead more
Pescado Sudado
December 16, 2017 in Peru ⋅ ⛅ 13 °C
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 tastesRead more
Peruvian Grilled Chicken
December 18, 2017 in Peru ⋅ ☀️ 26 °C
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 atRead more
Like Last Night But Better
December 19, 2017 in Peru ⋅ ⛅ 0 °C
The difference was the tangy green sauce which I ended up coating everything with: chicken, roast potato, courgettes, salad andRead more
Bonsai Report
December 20, 2017 in New Zealand ⋅ ☀️ 15 °C
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 forRead more
The Volcanos of Peru
December 21, 2017 in New Zealand ⋅ ☀️ 18 °C
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 souvlakiaRead more
































































