Peruvian cuisine has been in the spotlight for sometime now, winning awards, inspiring new restaurants in Peru and abroad, and building a reputation that it earnestly deserves. This is in part thanks to the sheer diversity of spectacular ingredients the country boasts - and one of the finest is chocolate, with cocoa beans grown in Peru's tropical regions. There's no better way to sample this food than with a hands-on chocolate workshop Peru at the Choco Museo. Choco Museo's Chocolate Workshop Peru Earlier this week, we went to visit the Chocolate Museum in Lima - or La Casa del Chocolate as its sign announces - to learn more about the treats and workshops that it has to offer. With a branch already in Cusco, as well as Guatemala, the Dominican Republic, and Nicaragua, Choco Museo offers more than just your standard museum tour. A Guided Chocolate Tour The master chocolatiers here take you on a journey through time, giving you insight into the ancient history of cocoa in Peru and delivering you to the current understanding of this incredible plant in all of its varieties. Learn about the complex biology necessary to grow and maintain the plant, along with the production process of their organic fair-trade cocoa products sourced from Cusco’s nearby jungle region. Bean to Bar Workshop You can also join the chocolatiers for one of several hands-on experiences, including truffle-making, chocolate sculptures, and "Bean-to-Bar" workshops. Each workshop, perfect for groups of all sizes, comes with personalized instruction and an opportunity to create your own delicious Peruvian chocolates and treats using a plethora of add-ins of your choice. Even better, you can take them home with you (if you can resist eating them right there on the spot, that is). The bean to bar chocolate making workshop is an
Peruvian cuisine has been in the spotlight for sometime now, winning awards, inspiring new restaurants in Peru and abroad, and building a reputation that it earnestly deserves. This is in part thanks to the sheer diversity of spectacular ingredients the country boasts – and one of the finest is chocolate,…
Lima is fast becoming known as the gastronomic capital of South America. We're constantly raving about the amazing restaurants, many of which are recognised worldwide for their innovative approaches. Lima boasts nine eateries in the San Pellegrino Latin America's 50 Best Restaurants List and dining at any of these restaurants is a great introduction to Peruvian food. Lima cooking workshop - Immersion in Peruvian cuisine But for true gastronomic travellers, an authentic and immersive introduction to Peruvian food happens in the markets and the kitchen which can be enjoyed with our Urban Kitchen experience with Peruvian professional chef, Ignacio Barrios. Lima-born Ignacio Barrios studied at the Cordon Bleu in London and went on to work in some of the UK’s top restaurants, including the Michelin-starred Wild Honey. He then moved to Madrid and worked under the famed Peruvian chef Gaston Acurio at his restaurant Astrid y Gaston, before returning to his homeland Peru. He started Urban Kitchen to share his love and passion for Peruvian food with visitors and locals alike. Lima Cooking Workshop with a Twist Spending time with Ignacio and learning to cook with him, you get to know the city’s thriving culinary scene. Start out with a visit to one of Lima’s popular local markets, led by Ignacio himself. Peruse the stalls and learn about exotic fruits, vegetables, fresh fish and other produce that are essential elements of Peruvian cuisine. Ignacio will then accompany you to Urban Kitchen's purpose-built culinary venue for your private Lima cooking workshop where you’ll begin by preparing a classic Chilcano cocktail - a refreshing and popular Peruvian drink made with Pisco and ginger ale. Ignacio will share insight into some of the social and cultural aspects of Peru’s rich culinary history as you learn to cook four dishes hands-on under his expert guidance, using fresh ingredients. Thanks to
Lima is fast becoming known as the gastronomic capital of South America. We’re constantly raving about the amazing restaurants, many of which are recognised worldwide for their innovative approaches. Lima boasts nine eateries in the San Pellegrino Latin America’s 50 Best Restaurants List and dining at any of these restaurants is…
The country’s capital city Lima proudly lays claim to being the ultimate food mecca in South America. In Lima you will find 4 of the World’s Top 50 restaurants. Exploring local markets, taking a Lima cooking class with an expert chef, sampling local food and dining at local eateries and world-class gourmet restaurants are unmissable experiences in Lima, with Peru's culinary scene providing a window into the Peru's history and culture. To get under the skin of Peru's food scene, we arrange a hands-on Lima cooking class and complete personalised Peru culinary tour experiences with our star chef, Penelope Alzamora, one of Aracari's many specialists. Lima Cooking Class & Culinary Experience: Lima With Zest Penelope Alzamora Through our culinary experience Lima With Zest, Penelope will introduce you to all things Peruvian cuisine and tailor the experience to your interests - from being more hands-on to a more informative demonstration. Penélope grew up in Peru but received her education abroad, getting a degree in hospitality at Newbury College outside of Boston, learning culinary arts at Johnson & Wales in Rhode Island and then teaching about Peruvian cuisine at Tante Marie Cooking School in San Francisco. Additionally, she and her family opened the restaurant Bohemia Café y Más in Lima, where she worked in the kitchen for years, partnering with famous Peruvian chef, Gastón Acurio during that time. A group from Aracari spent a morning with Penélope enjoying the Lima With Zest experience, visiting a local market to buy ingredients for a lunch we'd prepare at the chef’s home in the seaside neighborhood of Barranco. Here we share our culinary tour Peru experience! Peru With Flavor: At the Market The day of our culinary tour Peru experience with Penelope I entered a bright, white-walled market in the San Isidro district and found the Aracari group gathered in
The country’s capital city Lima proudly lays claim to being the ultimate food mecca in South America. In Lima you will find 4 of the World’s Top 50 restaurants. Exploring local markets, taking a Lima cooking class with an expert chef, sampling local food and dining at local eateries and world-class gourmet restaurants…
