If you happen to find yourself driving through Patagonia’s untouched wilderness toward the spectacular Torres Del Paine, you may work up a powerful hunger with little hope of taming it. But keep your eyes open for a desolate old road stop and you just might stumble upon uncommonly good eats in the middle of nowhere.
Read MoreIt's an age-old argument that will probably never end. It's between Chile and Peru and some think it's an all-out war -- Pisco War, that is....
Before ever setting foot in Chile I occasionally visited Peru to see my wife's extended family who has been scattered around the central and northern regions of the Incan empire forever. Which meant lots of parties, meals and Peruvian pisco. So I naturally developed a certain contempt for that favorite of all Chilean spirits that they call "Chilean pisco." Because as every self-respecting Peruvian believes, the real pisco — meaning the only one worth drinking and that never, ever leads to a pounding head in the morning — is Peruvian pisco. Then I came to Chile and decided to find out for myself. And to my surprise I found that my Peruvian cocktail consortium was wrong — on both counts!
Read MoreIt was that time of year again recently, when the whole country stops to celebrate its heritage and the coming of Spring: it’s Fiestas Patrias. So it seemed only natural that this year’s national celebration take place outside. And the perfect location was less than a couple of hours away -- in Cajon Del Maipo.
Read MoreThe first time you meet the La Vega family of markets they’ll spin you on your heels. But once your mind adjusts you’ll shake you head and murmur the only two words that make sense at that moment: “LA VEGA."
Read MoreDuring Fiestas Patrias it's easy to see how standing among crowds of proud Chileans, chewing a slice of flame-roasted cordero to the traditional rhythm of the evocative Cuenca, brings the nation back to its Andean roots.
Read MoreFoodWalkers is dedicated to hungry people who scour the world for local food and want to share it with others. I walk to my food, eat without fear and walk again, searching for more. My approach is low to the ground, seeking authenticity in food, passion by the people who make it and emotion when I taste it. It isn’t always pretty, but it's always interesting....
FoodWalkers is dedicated to hungry people who scour the world for local food and want to share it with others. I walk to my food, eat without fear and walk again, searching for more. My approach is low to the ground, seeking authenticity in food and passion by the people who make it. It isn’t always pretty, but it's always interesting.
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