Colombian Fruit: Maracuyá
What is the Colombian fruit maracuyá? We'll help you find out where you can buy it and how you can use it at home to make juice and in other recipes.
Latin American Ingredients: Cassava or Yuca in Colombia
Have you ever tried to peel a tree?
It’s not easy. You can just imagine trying to get that knife in there, sticking it in at the right angle to be able to peel off that thick layer of bark. Stab. Twist. Snap.
As silly as that seems, that’s how I feel when I try to peel yuca, often called cassava in English. Although it’s one of my favorite root vegetables, yuca comes with a thick bark covering that I do hate. And peeling off that hairy outer layer is about as appealing as trying to peel bark off a tree.
However, underneath you’ll find the creamy white skin of one of the best underground pleasures in Latin America.
How to Order an Espresso Drink in Bogota
If you want to order an espresso drink in Bogota but are confused by the long menu, check out our quick tips to know what and how to order.
Arepas Boyacenses in Bogota
Flavor Fridays: Arepas boyacenses in Bogota
These arepas aren’t from Bogota, but thankfully you can find them here. The way they’re cooked always brings a smile to my face. Steaming hot and filled with gooey cheese, they’re not to be missed when visiting Colombia.
Essential Flavors of Bogota
Colombian cuisine is often referred to as mestizo, or a mix of Spanish, indigenous, and African influences, with a bit of Arabic thrown in. There are some essential eats that can’t be missed when visiting Bogota, including some traditional foods and drinks that have been eaten here for centuries.