Once I took a day trip to the community of Boston in Portland. As we all know that Boston is the place where the famous Jerk Festival is held annually; and thus, it has some of the best jerk meats. So, my friends and I went and we ordered a large variety of jerk goodies. … Continue reading Treasures of Colombia: Picada (Colombian Street Food)
Desserts are some of our favorite comfort foods and are enjoyed all around the globe. This is normally eaten after dinner or lunch depending on your choice. The Oblea is a traditional dessert that is famous in Colombia, Argentina, Ecuador, Guatemala, El Salvador, Venezuela, Mexico, and Greece. It is eaten any time of day and … Continue reading Treasures of Colombia: Oblea (Colombian Street Food)
Salpicόn - Cόctel de Frutas a tasty Fruit Cocktail. Haciendo un Bochorno, Sun tan up inna di sky? Not to worry, the Colombian Fruit cocktail called Salpicόn will quench your thirst! This popular fruit cocktail is non-alcoholic and is enjoyed by both young and old. When I just arrived in Colombia I saw on almost … Continue reading Treasures of Colombia: Salpicon (Colombian Street Food)
Arepa De Queso is like the Jamaican Corn Bread and Cheese. For many years, there has been a dispute between the Colombians and the Venezuelans about who invented the “Arepa de Queso”. Up until today´s date, the battle is still on. In Colombia, the best Arepa de queso is said to have come from Boyacá … Continue reading Treasures of Colombia: Colombian Arepa de Queso (Colombian Street Food)
Hungry and tyad and need a one-pot meal? Try the Colombian Arroz Ranchero which is similar to the Jamaican Seasoned Rice. This famous comfort food is also eaten on special occasions and is said to originate in Mexico. However, here in Colombia, each region has its own version of this diverse dish;, plus it is … Continue reading Treasures of Colombia: Colombian Arroz Ranchero (Colombian Street Food)
No one can deny that the fish dish is a favorite, no matter where you are. Seafood is mostly good for you. In Colombia, we have a variety of options and today, we will sample the Amarillo a la Monseñor or Elevated Steam Fish. COLOMBIAN AMARILLO A LA MONSEÑOR - COLOMBIAN FISH DISH By: Stacey Ann Smith In … Continue reading Treasures of Colombia: Colombian Amarillo A La Monseñor (Colombian Fish Dish)
Throat dry, Sun scorching? No hay problema, grab a Colombian frappe today! The Colombian Frappe is just another name for the Jamaican Sky Juice; it is equally as delicious and refreshing as our island drink. The Frappe can also be found in every crevice, corner, nook and cranny, just like the Sky Juice. Frappe - Colombian Street … Continue reading Treasures of Colombia: Frappe (Colombian Street Food)
Have you ever heard the expression “It’s a small world”? Well, indeed it is! From the cool mountains of the Andean region lies the second largest city and the capital of Antioquia in Colombia called Medellin. Then, we look to the land of wood and water located in the Caribbean Sea, the third largest island … Continue reading Treasures of Colombia: Mazamorra or Hominy Corn Porridge (Colombian Street Food)
Planning to visit Colombia in the near future? If so, I strongly recommend a typical drink known to the country’s inhabitants as Limonada de Coco (Coconut Lemonade). This cool drink, I have learned, is originated from the North Coast (La Costa) of Colombia. Limonada de Coco (Coconut Lemonade) By: Stacy Ann Smith The Northern cost … Continue reading Treasures of Colombia: Limonada de Coco (Coconut Lemonade)
Hi, I am Stacy Ann, a likkle Jamaican girl who has had the opportunity to experience life on the other side of the world. I live and work here in Colombia, where their lifestyle, food, and culture is so similar to ours back home, in Jamaica. Every day is like a treasure hunt. So follow … Continue reading Treasures of Colombia: Empanada de Acacias (Colombian Street Food)
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