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US gastronomic website praises Peru's food

LivinginPeru.com
Isabel Guerra

Jennifer Iannolo, Director of the US based web Culinary Media Network, New York, said she “surrendered” to the Peruvian flavors.

The New Yorker journalist argues that in the days when he was in Peru, found out that our culture “is deeply in love with their food,” and also saw “a strong emotional connection with the kitchen and the table."

Iannolo, who admits she will need time to assimilate her experiences in Peru, says that “this really changes your life."

Iannolo highlights Peru's "national treasures": ceviche and pisco sour, and praises the flavor of the meat of guinea pig, "especially if it is toasted and crispy.”

The journalist notes that Peruvians spend its scarce economic resources in high-quality ingredients to ensure that the quality of their food, which is so important in their lives, remains intact. She also praises the good service provided by restaurants, from the humblest to the fanciest.

"Eating in Peru is enjoying its food and hospitality at a level rarely seen in America," says Iannolo.

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# Chef Patty Carrion says :
7 November, 2009 [ 07:54 ]

I am very glad to hear such a good comment of Peruvian Food; especially from an American visitor. 
I know that they need more quality Peruvian Restaurants in USA; that's why I will be opening a very nice Restaurant in West Palm Beach, next year.
Just Peruvian food with good quality of ingredients and all the new booming dishes like; tiraditos, novu andino fusion and nikkei style.
I keep you posted so you can go and visit my Restaurant.

# David N says :
7 November, 2009 [ 20:54 ]

LOL, yeah let us know how that guinea pig goes over there in WPB...not a chance.

PE food is totally overrated, mainly by Peruvians. That special PE flavor is MSG.

# Edgerton says :
9 November, 2009 [ 09:20 ]

We all know about you, David N, so it is now a badge of approval, if David N hates it, then it is good.

There are many things in life you know you are doing well if you are pissing off the right people.  David N is one example of the right person to piss off.

# EC says :
9 November, 2009 [ 12:29 ]

Dear all:
"Peru can lay claim to one of the world's dozen or so great cuisines."
The Economist

# David N says :
9 November, 2009 [ 16:49 ]

LOL...5 years ago a British weekly newspaper printed some flattering sentence about PE food and suddenly peruvians have some overinflated opinion of themselves and their mushed up food.

Yes, if you like lots of white rice, aji, MSG, and the "mas barrato" or whatever ingredients, PE food is for you. BTW, watch out for that ceviche...often the cheap fish is pulled from the contaminated waters off Lima and loaded with worms and mercury.

# EC says :
11 November, 2009 [ 08:25 ]

.........Yes, if you like lots of white rice, aji, MSG, and the "mas barrato" or whatever ingredients, PE food is for you. BTW, watch out for that ceviche...often the cheap fish is pulled from the contaminated waters off Lima and loaded with worms and mercury........

man; where do you eat?. Spent a little money.

# Chef Patty says :
11 November, 2009 [ 12:49 ]

Don't tell me that you are a typical american that eats Cioppino or Jambalaya in a daily basis; well if you do, congratulations!! then you will know what we are talking about, other wise you need some Gastronomic Tour ASAP.
But if you like friend chicken or hamburguers then you are jellows.
By the way, I don't use MSG and my sea food I get it's from Piura.

# pedro says :
12 November, 2009 [ 10:51 ]

"Peru can lay claim to one of the world's dozen or so great cuisines."

That's ONE person's opinion, nothing more. The "great cuisines" of the world are the ones where there is usually a concensus among the many... peruvian cuisine is never included in that.

A "dozen or so" also isn't really all that flattering.

Then there are countries who don't advertise cuisine as part of their culture and are rarely mentioned as having food that should be among the world's best, but they exist, and some of you need to travel a bit to realize just what's out there. Peruvian food (in my opinion) is very, very ordinary and maybe only really appealing to seafood lovers (and yanks who never knew there was anything outside of Big Macs ;)). But even in terms of seafood, there is much better to be found, both in quality and taste. Sorry. I will admit that for some first-timers, the food may be *interesting* because some dishes are slightly unique, but live here long enough and it all starts to taste the same and you get tired of it soon enough that sometimes chowing down even a Big Mac is a relief ;)

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