Ecuador
28 de novembro de 2017, Equador ⋅ ⛅ 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 willLeia mais
Ecuador Catch Up - Seafood Curry
29 de novembro de 2017, Nova Zelândia ⋅ ☁️ 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 theLeia mais
Ecuador Catch Up - Ceviche
29 de novembro de 2017, Nova Zelândia ⋅ ⛅ 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.
AnotherLeia mais
Ratas, Ratones, Rateros
29 de novembro de 2017, Nova Zelândia ⋅ ⛅ 19 °C
This gritty Ecuadorian movie appears on a number of recommendation lists. A bit of a "Once were Warriors". Watched it onLeia mais
Ecuador Catch Up - Quinoa & cheese soup
29 de novembro de 2017, Nova Zelândia ⋅ ⛅ 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 de novembro de 2017, Nova Zelândia ⋅ ⛅ 20 °C
Friday ate Ecuadorian left overs and took dad and aunt out for car karaoke
Ecuadorian Empanadas
29 de novembro de 2017, Nova Zelândia ⋅ ⛅ 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 de novembro de 2017, Nova Zelândia ⋅ ⛅ 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 de novembro de 2017, Equador ⋅ ☁️ 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 localLeia mais
Adios Ecuador
30 de novembro de 2017, Equador ⋅ ☀️ 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 hasLeia mais
Colombian Steak and Chimichurri
1 de dezembro de 2017, Colômbia ⋅ ⛅ 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 realisedLeia mais
Bonsai Report
3 de dezembro de 2017, Nova Zelândia ⋅ ⛅ 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 de dezembro de 2017, Colômbia ⋅ ☁️ 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 presentLeia mais
Colombian Arepa
2 de dezembro de 2017, Colômbia ⋅ ⛅ 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 cameLeia mais
Peruvian Lomo Saltado
8 de dezembro de 2017, 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 itsLeia mais
Peruvian Aji de Gallina
9 de dezembro de 2017, 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). SomeLeia mais
Bonsai Report
11 de dezembro de 2017, Nova Zelândia ⋅ ☀️ 21 °C
The Bonsai is doing well. It will be accompanying us to Raumati next week.
Peruvian Heart Attack Salad
11 de dezembro de 2017, 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 oftenLeia mais
Peruvian Leftovers
13 de dezembro de 2017, 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 feedingLeia mais
Peruvian Butter Chicken
15 de dezembro de 2017, 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 wasLeia mais
Pescado Sudado
16 de dezembro de 2017, 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 tastesLeia mais
Peruvian Grilled Chicken
18 de dezembro de 2017, 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 atLeia mais
Like Last Night But Better
19 de dezembro de 2017, Peru ⋅ ⛅ 0 °C
The difference was the tangy green sauce which I ended up coating everything with: chicken, roast potato, courgettes, salad andLeia mais
Bonsai Report
20 de dezembro de 2017, Nova Zelândia ⋅ ☀️ 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 forLeia mais
The Volcanos of Peru
21 de dezembro de 2017, Nova Zelândia ⋅ ☀️ 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 souvlakiaLeia mais
































































