Stories about Food from February, 2008
Mexico: Candelaria Day and Tamales
Candelaria Day is a tradition in Mexico, where the statues of baby Jesus are dressed up in religious garb, and Chilanga Banda [es] notes that some choose to go a different route and even place miniature soccer jerseys on the baby Jesus. In addition, tamales are a big part of...
Juliana Rincón: A multi-tasking blogger
Meet Juliana Ricón Parra, a multi-tasking blogger from Peru, now living in Colombia. She has been a Global Voices Author for two years and has just started a new role as Video Editor. Juliana talks about blogging, her participation in the citizen media project HiperBarrio, the new challenges in her professional life and the lovely South American food.
Peru: The Fascination with Cuy
Alejandro at Peru Food writes about all of the curiosity and fascination with cuy. This rodent, also known as a guinea pig, is a popular dish in the Andes and can be prepared a number of ways.
Morocco: Kefta Tajine
SunnyRaindrops shares a recipe for kefta tajine, a Moroccan specialty.
