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March 28, 2009

Corn Truck

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Truck with corn, Churchill-Roosevelt Highway

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Peanut punch was ubiquitous in my childhood. Sold Peanut punch was ubiquitous in my childhood. Sold in small drink cartons for kids, at corner shops and smaller restaurants as well as malls, it seemed it was everywhere. 

Now it’s prevalence is greatly reduced however it’s rumoured benefits, especially in terms of energy and um... “stamina” are still the
stuff of legend. 

Did I also mention it’s just straight up delicious?

Ingredients:
2 cups milk (or non-dairy substitute)
1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
1/4 cup sugar

8-10 ice cubes (or 3/4 cup ice water)
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
1/4 tsp nutmeg
1/4 tsp vanilla extract

Method:
1. Blend thoroughly until ice is crushed (1 minute approx.)
2. Adjust thickness and sweetness to taste 

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The festival starts tonight and runs through Saturday evening, so you have four incredible nights to explore Peru’s rich culinary heritage.

Brace yourself for a sensory explosion from  Chef Maria Rosa Vasquez Chavez  as you dive into vibrant ceviches, decadent desserts and a wide array of dishes that tell the story of Peru’s diverse landscapes.

Are you excited yet? Because we are!

For even more info check out my previous post and today’s blog post [LINK IN BIO] for full coverage of a preview menu tasting which I experienced on Monday. 

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Here’s another angle for you! It was definitely Here’s another angle for you! It was definitely a whole mood, well-balanced in acidity with a lingering heat that never became overpowering. The corn kernels both soft and crunchy was an unexpected and playfully delightful layer as well!
🍽️✨ Calling all Foodies! Prepare for a gast 🍽️✨ Calling all Foodies! Prepare for a gastronomic journey like no other! 🌍

Today, I had the privilege of attending a Menu Tasting for the @hyatttrinidad 's Peruvian Food Festival, and let me tell you, the flavors were nothing short of a culinary paradise! 🇵🇪

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3. 💃🏽 Marinera Dancers: Witness Peru's national dance, performed by their national champions.
4. 🥤 Chicha Morada: A non-alcoholic drink made from dried purple corn. Refreshing!
5. 🥔 Causa Limeña: Featuring a unique Peruvian Yellow Potato, among their 3000 varieties!
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7. 🐓 Aji de Gallina: A surprising Chili chicken with yellow pepper sauce, olives, eggs, and walnuts. It blew my mind, in the best way!
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"Time well-spent for me means indulging in the exq "Time well-spent for me means indulging in the exquisite flavors of our local Trinidadian gourmet chocolate, and this week I am aiming to do a little more of just that. 🍫✨ 

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Everything you thought you knew about breakfast is Everything you thought you knew about breakfast is about to get a flavorful twist! 🍳🌮 

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