 |
 |
| Newsletter | Chile Book |
 |
 |
 |
 |
| RSS Feed | Email Pepe |
Humitas are a traditional Chilean dish that resembles tamales you might eat in Mexico. While each mamita has her own favorite Chilean humitas recipe, they all have several elements in common. Humitas Across Latin America The tradition of humitas dates back to before the arrival of Europeans. You’ll find variations of the humita throughout Latin [...]
Posted January 18, 2012 in Food | Add Your Comment »
Chilean avocados are a way of life in Chile. One thing you’ll notice after any amount of time in Chile is that avocado seems to be served with lots of foods. Why is Avocado so Popular in Chile? Chile’s climate and agricultural conditions make it idea for growing avocados. Did you know avocados grow on [...]
Posted November 30, 2011 in Food | 4 Comments »
Don’t leave Chile without eating a classic Chilean empanada. While empanadas in some form are found all over Latin America, Chile offers up its own variety. An empanada is a type of turnover where a thin pastry shell is stuffed with a filling and then cooked before serving. Chilean empanadas typically come in two popular [...]
Posted November 9, 2011 in Food | Add Your Comment »
Once you eat a Chilean completo, you’ll find it difficult to eat a regular, boring hot dog again. The completo literally translates to “complete” and is everything the name describes. While there are variations of completos, the basic version consists of: 1. A large hot dog roll, about twice as thick and long as the [...]
Posted October 5, 2011 in Food | 6 Comments »
Mote con Huesillo roughly translates to peaches with wheat. When you think of that combination, you might be tempted to turn away. However, this isn’t a pile of chewy ingredients. This is a drink made from husked wheat (mote), and dried peaches (huesillo) soaked in sugar water to make a sweet and flavorful combination. In [...]
Posted September 7, 2011 in Food | 6 Comments »
Traveling to Chile? Don't go to Chile until you read this...
Find
out what you should know before landing in Chile.
The Gringo's Culture Guide to Chile is designed to help you understand Chileans, their culture, food, language, and daily life so you can enjoy your time in this beautiful country and not be blindsided by culture shock.
Connect With Pepe
|
|
|
|
| Newsletter | Email Pepe | ||
|
|
|||
Copyright © 1995-2012 Joe Rawlinson. All rights reserved. Privacy Policy
Sign Up for Pepe's Free Email Newsletter with More Chile Tips:
I will never give away, trade, or sell your email address. Unsubscribe at anytime.
close
