Ecuador
28 novembre 2017, Équateur ⋅ ⛅ 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 willEn savoir plus
Ecuador Catch Up - Seafood Curry
29 novembre 2017, Nouvelle-Zélande ⋅ ☁️ 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 theEn savoir plus
Ecuador Catch Up - Ceviche
29 novembre 2017, Nouvelle-Zélande ⋅ ⛅ 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.
AnotherEn savoir plus
Ratas, Ratones, Rateros
29 novembre 2017, Nouvelle-Zélande ⋅ ⛅ 19 °C
This gritty Ecuadorian movie appears on a number of recommendation lists. A bit of a "Once were Warriors". Watched it onEn savoir plus
Ecuador Catch Up - Quinoa & cheese soup
29 novembre 2017, Nouvelle-Zélande ⋅ ⛅ 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
29 novembre 2017, Nouvelle-Zélande ⋅ ⛅ 20 °C
Friday ate Ecuadorian left overs and took dad and aunt out for car karaoke
Ecuadorian Empanadas
29 novembre 2017, Nouvelle-Zélande ⋅ ⛅ 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
29 novembre 2017, Nouvelle-Zélande ⋅ ⛅ 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
29 novembre 2017, Équateur ⋅ ☁️ 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 localEn savoir plus
Adios Ecuador
30 novembre 2017, Équateur ⋅ ☀️ 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 hasEn savoir plus
Colombian Steak and Chimichurri
1 décembre 2017, Colombie ⋅ ⛅ 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 realisedEn savoir plus
Bonsai Report
3 décembre 2017, Nouvelle-Zélande ⋅ ⛅ 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
2 décembre 2017, Colombie ⋅ ☁️ 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 presentEn savoir plus
Colombian Arepa
2 décembre 2017, Colombie ⋅ ⛅ 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 cameEn savoir plus
Peruvian Lomo Saltado
8 décembre 2017, Pérou ⋅ 🌙 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 itsEn savoir plus
Peruvian Aji de Gallina
9 décembre 2017, Pérou ⋅ ☀️ 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). SomeEn savoir plus
Bonsai Report
11 décembre 2017, Nouvelle-Zélande ⋅ ☀️ 21 °C
The Bonsai is doing well. It will be accompanying us to Raumati next week.
Peruvian Heart Attack Salad
11 décembre 2017, Pérou ⋅ ⛅ 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 oftenEn savoir plus
Peruvian Leftovers
13 décembre 2017, Pérou ⋅ ⛅ 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 feedingEn savoir plus
Peruvian Butter Chicken
15 décembre 2017, Pérou ⋅ ☀️ 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 wasEn savoir plus
Pescado Sudado
16 décembre 2017, Pérou ⋅ ⛅ 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 tastesEn savoir plus
Peruvian Grilled Chicken
18 décembre 2017, Pérou ⋅ ☀️ 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 atEn savoir plus
Like Last Night But Better
19 décembre 2017, Pérou ⋅ ⛅ 0 °C
The difference was the tangy green sauce which I ended up coating everything with: chicken, roast potato, courgettes, salad andEn savoir plus
Bonsai Report
20 décembre 2017, Nouvelle-Zélande ⋅ ☀️ 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 forEn savoir plus
The Volcanos of Peru
21 décembre 2017, Nouvelle-Zélande ⋅ ☀️ 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 souvlakiaEn savoir plus
































































