When I grew up, nutrition was always as important to my mother as deliciousness. This is how my grandmother raised her and it’s the way I am raising my own kids. Quinoa, an ancient grain native to Peru, is one of the most nutritious foods – there is a reason why it’s a staple in...
Author: mykitchenintution
How I got lost by food, and how food saved me..
We women, are programmed to multitask, and always get things done. I totally get it, I’ve been there. A few weeks ago, I was a speaker at a women’s event and talked about how I got lost with food, but at the same time, years later, how food saved me. I told my story of...
Stuffed Peppers
I love stuffed peppers! They are easy to make and are very delicious. I don’t add rice to the stuffing, because I am trying to avoid carbs and use ground turkey instead of ground beef. Bell peppers are rich in many vitamins and antioxidants, especially vitamin C and various carotenoids. For this reason, they may...
Foods That Heal
We can heal our bodies by eating the right foods. We heal not only our bodies but also our soul, since while eating the right foods, we clear our minds and help us emotionally heal and vibrate higher. I am going back to the South of France soon, and I am so happy to work...
Cancha, Canchita
Cancha is a dried corn nut or Maiz Chulpe, a snack you find almost at every Peruvian restaurant. It is either roasted or deep fried and seasoned with salt, with its starchy taste perfect with any cocktail, specially Pisco Sour, and also served alongside Ceviche. It is also used in the Andes to ease the...
