It was obvious growing up in Colombia that the kitchen was the main part of the house. It seemed that everything revolved around food and mealtimes. Mamita and my mom were always busy cooking traditional Colombian food. Homemade arepas were made for ...
Sancocho Antioqueño o Paisa (Paisa Region Soup)
Sancocho always coincided with a celebration with friends, cousins, aunts and uncles getting together at Mamita's house. From the very first moment the pot was placed on the stove, the aroma of the herbs and spices would fill the house. Sancocho is ...
Restaurante Hato Viejo
If you’re from Colombia or know anything about us, you know that we have a love affair with our food. Not only home cooked Colombian meals, but we love our Colombian food restaurants too. I recently returned from a trip to Medellín and of course, I ...
Our Family Trip to Medellín, Colombia, the Beginning…
As many of you know, I just returned home from a trip to Medellín, Colombia. What you don’t know is that I brought my American husband and children with me for the first time! I have always stayed with family during my visits to Medellín, so this was ...
Colombian Style Stuffed Meatloaf (Albondigón Colombiano)
This delicious Albondigón is a traditional Colombian dish. I grew up watching my grandmother and my mom rolling this meatloaf at least once a week. They use to roll the meatloaf in a large piece of fabric, tie the ends and cook it in a pot with water ...
Sopa de Arroz con Carne en Polvo (Rice Soup with Powdered Beef)
Sopa de Arroz con Carne en Polvo is a traditional soup served in Colombian homes. It’s a very popular soup in the Andean region where I was born and raised. Carne en Polvo literally translates as Powdered Beef. As a side dish it can be a bit bland if ...
Arroz con Chorizo (Rice with Colombian-Style Sausage)
Arroz con Chorizo is a traditional dish from my hometown of Antioquia and it is absolutely delicious. I like to serve it with avocado and lime wedges on the side. Enjoy it! ...
