No one is really clear or certain about the origin of the meatball, however it is loved and widely eaten in many countries if not all. Here in Colombia, the Spanish name for meatball is Albondigas and it’s a favorite. It is eaten with white rice, spaghetti or potatoes. Treasures of Colombia: Albondigas or Meatballs … Continue reading Treasures of Colombia: Albondigas or Meatballs (Colombian Street Food)
A one-pot dish is always simple, fun and easy to prepare in any country. And, the Colombian Paella, which is like the Jamaican seasoned rice is no different. The paella is said to have originated from the Spanish in the mid 19th century and they have created several types of this dish which includes: Vegetable … Continue reading Treasures of Colombia: Seafood Paella (Colombian Street Food)
The Colombian Flouta is pure fried goodness that will satisfy your cravings at nights. This wonderful fried stuffed goodness can be found on some street corners and ‘fry fry’ shops at nights. One such shop / street-side restaurant is located right at the corner of my street which as you can imagine - makes me … Continue reading Treasures of Colombia: Flouta (Colombian Street Food)
Breakfast always leaves me feeling rejuvenated to start the new day; it is said that it’s the most important meal of the day. A short while ago I was in Bogota the capital city of Colombia and in the early hours of the morning the pangs of hunger hit and so I went in search … Continue reading Treasures of Colombia: Huevo al Vapor-Steamed Egg (Colombian Street Food)
Raw food is taboo in some countries; however, here in Colombia, they are serving up a delicious raw shrimp dish called Ceviche. Ceviche is a raw shrimp dish found in Latin America especially on the coast; it is said to be a national dish in Peru. Treasures of Colombia: CEVICHE. (Colombian Street Food) By: Stacey … Continue reading Treasures of Colombia: Ceviche (Colombian Street Food)
Thinking about doing a summer BBQ? Well, don’t forget to add some corn to the grill. I have been to a few BBQ here in Villavicencio and I can truly say that these people know how to host a good BBQ with all the right ingredients. Treasures of Colombia: Marzoca a la Parrilla - Grilled … Continue reading Treasures of Colombia: Marzoca a la Parrilla – Grilled Corn (Colombian Street Food)
Hmmm, I just love me some desserts & more desserts. The Word “dessert” originated from the French word “desservir” which means “to clear the table” William Vaughan (2003). It is an all-time favorite that is enjoyed over the entire world. Torta de Zanahoria & Pie de Ciruela (Colombian Street Food) By: Stacey-Ann Smith Normally desserts … Continue reading Treasures of Colombia: Torta de Zanahoria and Pie de Ciruela (Colombian Street Food)
I don’t know about you but I have a soft spot in my belly for Pork, and today I will tell you about a palatable experience that I had with one of the tastiest Pork Ribs that I recently ate. Ribs can be roasted, baked, grilled, smoked, braised or fried. However, my favorite method of … Continue reading Treasures of Colombia: Costilla de Cerdo (Colombian Street Food)
What is a Hamburger? To me the name is quite misleading, quite ironic because most hamburgers do not include ham as the name suggests...I can't recall eating a Hamburger that had ham. (Food for Thought). Treasures of Colombia: Hamburguesa con Chorizo (Colombian Street Food) By: Stacey-Ann Smith. The Hamburger is a comfort food/fast food/junk food … Continue reading Treasures of Colombia: Hamburguesa con Chorizo (Colombian Street Food)
It is said that people who eat a lot of fruits have a healthy diet and are least likely to attract diseases when we eat sufficient fruits essential nutrients are released into our bodies. In Colombia there is an abundance of fruits that are big and juicy; truthfully I am not a fruit lover … Continue reading Treasures of Colombia: Las Frutas (Colombian Street Food)
