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Pango! Jungle Lunch in Lima
It is amazing the joy that visitors bring. The way that people’s plans change. The way the impossible becomes possible. The last time the family met together here at our home was for Christmas – and...
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Cocona
Q – “Isn’t that a persimmon?” A – “They are distantly related to persimmons, but are not the same.” Cocona is a tropical plant from the Solanaceae family. The fruit is a yellow-orange color and the...
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Aji Charapita
Q – “What are these?” A – “Little yellow fire balls!” My first introduction to this hot pepper came soon after I had arrived to Peru and on my very first trip to the jungle. My Spanish was limited,...
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Chilcano de Carachama
Something I learned about myself since arriving in Peru is that I am not prone to eating soup or fish for breakfast. My stomach just can’t handle it first thing after waking up. I have learned this...
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A to Z in Pucallpa
After a wonderful weeklong visit with my MIL in town and family gatherings galore, she has returned to the jungle. This collection of information about Pucallpa was from the first visit I made to her...
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Annona // Sugar Apple
My husband treasures so many things about the jungle he grew up in. One of his favorites is the Annona fruit. The Annona fruit is from the same family as both the Cherimoya and Soursop, or Guanabana....
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Juanes Day Preparation
During the week I was in Aucayacu, the community celebrated “Juane Day” on June 24th. The day before was full of preparation in all of the homes in the neighborhood Primero de Mayo. I enjoyed visiting...
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San Juan Celebration!
The entire town of Aucayacu is bustling during the week of San Juan. There are festivals, parades, car races, soccer games, pageants and contests. But the culmination of the events come on the day of...
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Mundo Amazonico // Amazon World at Mistura 2013
Truly, some of my favorite food is from the jungle of Peru. It has such distinct, delicious flavors which makes it truly unforgettable. Mistura is a wonderful place to try Peruvian jungle food!...
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Mistura Aucayaquina Food Expo
Mistura Aucayaquina was presented in Aucayacu last weekend to showcase and offer a variety of foods and products of the area. It is based on Mistura, an annual food expo held in Lima. Stands had a...
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