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Chicago’s Taste of Peru Restaurant : Review from Check Please!
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Sandy Martens Neon Designs – Lilac Peruvian and Lilies in Neon – Coffee Gift Baskets – Coffee Gift Basket $44.99 Lilac Peruvian and Lilies in Neon Coffee Gift Basket is measuring 9x9x4. Contains 15oz mug, BONUS free set of 4 coasters, biscotti and 5 blends of gourmet coffee. French Vanilla, Kenya AA, Decaf Colombian Supremo, Chocolate and Italian Roast Espresso elegantly presented in our signature black planet coffee gift box. A very nice and thoughtful gift for any occasion…. |
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Single Coffee Cup Brewer Ensemble for Keurig-Solofill,Capresso Coffee Grinder & Mrs. Bryant’s Revolutionary Roast Coffee Beans $54.00 Enjoy fresh coffee! This ensemble provides you with the best coffee experience, while brewing only a single cup. Simply grind one tablespoon of Revolutionary Roast beans, add to the Solofill cup, and brew. It’s done! It’s that simple! As an added bonus, this ensemble is Eco-Friendly – no waste and no plastic in the landfill…. |
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Peruvian Seabird – 11 Pounds $23.05 With absolutely no chemical additives, Sunleaves Peruvian Seabird Guano (10-10-2) offers the highest quality in organic fertilization and is even listed by the Organic Materials Review Institute (OMRI). Peruvian Seabird Guano is pelletized for water solubility with less mess. There is nothing like it for accelerating growth – growers can use Peruvian Seabird Guano indoors and out on houseplants, v… |
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Pollo Saltado – 24W x 16H – Peel and Stick Wall Decal by Wallmonkeys $33.99 WallMonkeys wall graphics are printed on the highest quality re-positionable, self-adhesive fabric paper. Each order is printed in-house and on-demand. WallMonkeys uses premium materials & state-of-the-art production technologies. Our white fabric material is superior to vinyl decals. You can literally see and feel the difference. Our wall graphics apply in minutes and won’t damage your paint or l… |
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Typical Peruvian Food – 36W x 24H – Peel and Stick Wall Decal by Wallmonkeys $51.99 WallMonkeys wall graphics are printed on the highest quality re-positionable, self-adhesive fabric paper. Each order is printed in-house and on-demand. WallMonkeys uses premium materials & state-of-the-art production technologies. Our white fabric material is superior to vinyl decals. You can literally see and feel the difference. Our wall graphics apply in minutes and won’t damage your paint or l… |
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Classic Lima, Peru Films DVD: 1944 Peruvian Culture, People, Music, Clothing, Art, Food, Architecture Beaches & History Pictures Films $12.99 This compilation contains two vintage films about living in Lima, Peru. The capital of Peru, Lima, is world renowned for its wonderful people, culture, architecture and delicious foods. Table Of Contest: (1) Lima Family (1944) – Explores a day in the life of a wealthy Peruvian family that resides in an upper-class neighborhood in Lima – 18 Minutes (2) Lima (1944) – In depth look at the capital of … |
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Navitas Naturals Maca Powder, 16-Ounce Pouches $16.25 Organic Raw Maca Powder Maca root has been used by indigenous Andean societies as a source of nourishment and healing for thousands of years. This bag contains 100% pure maca powder that is certified organic, kosher, vegan, and raw. Studies have identified four alkaloids present in maca known to nourish the endocrine system. Maca root has been used as a stress-fighting adaptogen to increase stamin… |
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Mate De Coca Tea: Pure, Organic, Sacred & Fresh! Coca Leaf, Bulk Tea Powder 1oz $9.97 50 Grams whole-leaf Coca Tea – Mate de Coca is known as the national drink of the Andean Countries, and is consumed by millions of South Americans as a healthful alternative to coffee. Mate de Coca consumption has many benefits: Energize The Body, Stimulate Mental Alertness, Aid Weight Loss, Gentle Diuretic, Relieve Stress, Calm Allergies, Help the Immune System. Uncured coca tea, fast-dried to pr… |
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Aji Amarillo – Yellow Hot Pepper Paste by La Tienda $9.95 Great for sauces and to kick up any meal with a great flavor and medium heat. Ají Amarillo, or yellow ají, is probably the most common variety of pepper, used to flavour many different dishes, including lomo saltado and causa…. |
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Organic Maca 800mg – 100 Tablets $10.99 The Maca plant is grown at the extreme altitude of 3500 – 4500 meters (12,000 – 15,000 ft) in the Andes Mountains of Peru, where only alpine grasses and bitter potatoes can survive. Rich in vitamins and nutrients, the Maca root has been used for at least 2000 years by the indigenous peoples of the region for energy, stamina, and fertility. Inca warriors ate Maca before battles for energy. When Per… |
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Chasing Che: A Motorcycle Journey in Search of the Guevara Legend $10.18 Intrepid journalist Patrick Symmes sets off on his BMW R80 G/S in search of the people and places in Ernesto “Che” Guevara’s classic Motorcycle Diaries, seeking out his own adventure as well as the legacy of the icon Che would become, Symmes retraces the future revolutionary’s path. And on the way he runs out of gas in an Argentine desert, talks a Peruvian guerrilla out of taking him hostage, wipes out in the Andes, and, in Cuba, drinks himself blind with Che’s travel partner, Alberto Granado. Here is the unforgettable story of a wanderer’s quest for food, shelter, and wisdom. Here, too, is the portrait of a continent whose dreams of utopia give birth not only to freedom fighters, but also to tyrants whose methods include torture and mass killing. Masterfully detailed, insightful, unforgettable, Chasing Che transfixes us with the glory of the open road, where man and machine traverse the unknown in search of the spirit’s keenest desires. |
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Chasing Che: A Motorcycle Journey in Search of the Guevara Legend $0.82 Intrepid journalist Patrick Symmes sets off on his BMW R80 G/S in search of the people and places in Ernesto “Che” Guevara’s classic Motorcycle Diaries, seeking out his own adventure as well as the legacy of the icon Che would become, Symmes retraces the future revolutionary’s path. And on the way he runs out of gas in an Argentine desert, talks a Peruvian guerrilla out of taking him hostage, wipes out in the Andes, and, in Cuba, drinks himself blind with Che’s travel partner, Alberto Granado. Here is the unforgettable story of a wanderer’s quest for food, shelter, and wisdom. Here, too, is the portrait of a continent whose dreams of utopia give birth not only to freedom fighters, but also to tyrants whose methods include torture and mass killing. Masterfully detailed, insightful, unforgettable, Chasing Che transfixes us with the glory of the open road, where man and machine traverse the unknown in search of the spirit’s keenest desires. |
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Chasing Che: A Motorcycle Journey in Search of the Guevara Legend $11.99 Intrepid journalist Patrick Symmes sets off on his BMW R80 G/S in search of the people and places in Ernesto “Che” Guevara’s classic Motorcycle Diaries, seeking out his own adventure as well as the legacy of the icon Che would become, Symmes retraces the future revolutionary’s path. And on the way he runs out of gas in an Argentine desert, talks a Peruvian guerrilla out of taking him hostage, wipes out in the Andes, and, in Cuba, drinks himself blind with Che’s travel partner, Alberto Granado. Here is the unforgettable story of a wanderer’s quest for food, shelter, and wisdom. Here, too, is the portrait of a continent whose dreams of utopia give birth not only to freedom fighters, but also to tyrants whose methods include torture and mass killing. Masterfully detailed, insightful, unforgettable, Chasing Che transfixes us with the glory of the open road, where man and machine traverse the unknown in search of the spirit’s keenest desires. |
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Cuisine a Latina: Fresh Tastes and a World of Flavors from Michy’s Miami Kitchen $30 At Michy’s, acclaimed as Miami’s best restaurant, Michelle Bernstein is building a national following for her fresh new take on Latin cuisine. Born and raised by a food-loving Argentinean mother in Miami, Michelle grew up fluent in Spanish and steeped in the city’s cosmopolitan, Latin-influenced culture. She explored South America, the Caribbean, and Mexico. Using the freshest ingredients and the French training she went on to acquire, she has blended all these traditions into a cuisine that is uniquely hers.Cuisine à Latina introduces us to Michelle’s world. Her Latin food is unlike any that you’ve probably tasted. Full of flavor, it is familiar but exciting—vividly seasoned but not fiery hot, with touches that reflect the casual vivacity of Miami. You’ll find many appetizers to light up a gathering: Fried Calamari with Chile-Coconut Sauce, irresistibly flaky Ground Beef and Tomato Empanadas, and bright Peruvian Mixed Seafood Ceviche. Or start off with Michelle’s cool riff on a Spanish classic, White Gazpacho with Almonds, Grapes, and Cucumber.Michelle gives you plenty of great party dishes with Latin flair, like Beef Tenderloin with Creamy Horseradish, or the colorful Fideua, bursting with seafood and herbs, which is similar to paella but much easier, and made with spaghetti instead of rice. You’ll also want to try her sensationally simple grilled steak with chimichurri sauce, the Argentinean version of salsa. Her Cornish game hens, marinated in garlic-lime mojo, with chorizo sausage-bread stuffing, are perfect for Thanksgiving—or a summer evening—and she shows you how to make the same recipe with turkey.Michelle’s uncomplicated “Mama cooking” will spice up your everyday repertoire: Mom’s Arroz con Pollo (chicken with yellow rice), Tuna Schnitzel with Cucumber Slaw, Pork with Prunes and Apricots. Her side dishes and salads beg to be at the center of the |
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Daisy: Morning, Noon and Night: Bringing Your Family Together with Everyday Latin Dishes $30 Brilliant color, bold flavors, and an innovative mix of the traditional and modern are the hallmarks of Daisy Martinez’s cooking on her Food Network show, Viva Daisy! In this lavish collection of 150 recipes, the can’t-fail dishes Daisy learned to cook alongside her mother and grandmother in Puerto Rico mingle with the recipes she has picked up during her travels around the Spanish-speaking world, to create a classic cookbook that encompasses the very best of Latin cuisine. Daisy believes that the act of cooking and sharing food with your family is more than just a culinary experience, it’s an opportunity to create memories with your loved ones. ? Conveniently divided into Morning, Noon, and Night sections, Daisy: Morning, Noon and Night begins with sweet and savory breakfast treats, such as Peruvian tamales stuffed with raisins. A light noontime meal features Berengena con Coco (braised eggplant with coconut milk) from the Dominican Republic. And then there are the nighttime meals—everything from Arepitas de Yuca (yucca fritters) with pineapple-vinegar-chile dipping sauce to Tamarind Rum Glazed Chicken Wings. With her trademark warmth and candor, Daisy demystifies the staple ingredients of the Latin kitchen—which many people walk right by during their trips to the supermarket—and provides easy tips to help “Daisify” everyday dishes and turn each meal into an unforgettable memory. |
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Dr. Cyclops: The Movie Classic $4.99 Classic Novelization of Famous SF/Horror Movie. Here is the weird and terrifying adventure of a group of people shrunk to the size of dolls by a scientific megalomaniac. Alexander Thorkel, a nearsighted biologist, is pursuing a fantastic experiment deep in the heart of the Peruvian jungle. Using a new radioactive element, he has discovered a method for shrinking living matter. Dr. Thorkel aims to end hunger around the world, reasoning that if people were one-tenth their normal size, there would be ten times as much food to go around. But when a party of Thorkel’s fellow scientists penetrates his jungle fastness, the paranoid biologists decides the only way he can protect his secret is to shrink them down to size. When he has reduced the band of scientists to the height of dolls, Thorkel gloats over them, his (to them) gigantic eyes peering down terrifyingly through his glasses. Even then, the scientists defy him, and Thorkel kills one to demonstrate his power. That’s when the scientists realize that if they ever truly believed in “brain over brawn,” this is the time to prove it. Or any one of them could be the fiendish Thorkel’s next victim. Includes filmography of classic 1940s film’s cast, crew, etc. |
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Everything Tapas and Small Plates Cookbook: Hundreds of bite-sized recipes from around the world $14.95 Tapas, also known as small plates, are the hottest trend in American food culture. And now you can create these dazzling incremental meals at home with The Everything Tapas and Small Plates Cookbook. From the traditional Spanish-style chicken croquettes to the trendy Peruvian ceviche, this unique cookbook gathers 300 of the very best small plate recipes from around the world.This book features delicious samples from these regions and more:Tapas from SpainMeze from Greece, Turkey, and the Middle East Antojitos from MexicoDim Sum from ChinaIzakaya from JapanPub food from the British IslesAmuse Bouches from FranceWith The Everything Tapas and Small Plates Cookbook, you can wow your dinner party guests or simply add fun and flair to a quiet dinner at home. There’s a whole world to discover in this one cookbook! |
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Exotic Kitchens of Peru $10.92 The first cookbook to assess Peruvian cooking, The Exotic Kitchens of Peru provides readers with not only sumptuous and unique recipes, but also a wonderfully detailed history of Peru. Whatever your tastes are, you are sure to discover many new favorite dishes in The Exotic Kitchens of Peru. Illustrated throughout with line drawings, and with a complete glossary of Peruvian culinary terms, this unique cookbook is a must-have for everyone from cookbook collectors to those seeking to learn more about the exotic Peruvian culture. |
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Food $48.68 High Quality Content by WIKIPEDIA articles! Food & Wine is a monthly magazine published by American Express Publishing. It was founded in 1978 by Ariane and Michael Batterberry. It features recipes, cooking tips, travel information, restaurant reviews, chefs, wine pairings and seasonal/holiday content and has been credited by The New York Times with introducing the dining public to “Perrier, the purple Peruvian potato and Patagonian toothfish”. The premier event for the magazine is the Food & Wine Classic in Aspen, Colorado. The Classic features wine tasting, cooking demonstrations, featured speakers, as well as a cooking competition. Held annually in June, the event is considered the kickoff to the Aspen summer season and celebrated its 25th anniversary in 2007. The winner of Top Chef, the reality television cooking competition is featured in a spread in this magazine. |
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Food $36.99 High Quality Content by WIKIPEDIA articles! Food & Wine is a monthly magazine published by American Express Publishing. It was founded in 1978 by Ariane and Michael Batterberry. It features recipes, cooking tips, travel information, restaurant reviews, chefs, wine pairings and seasonal/holiday content and has been credited by The New York Times with introducing the dining public to “Perrier, the purple Peruvian potato and Patagonian toothfish”. The premier event for the magazine is the Food & Wine Classic in Aspen, Colorado. The Classic features wine tasting, cooking demonstrations, featured speakers, as well as a cooking competition. Held annually in June, the event is considered the kickoff to the Aspen summer season and celebrated its 25th anniversary in 2007. The winner of Top Chef, the reality television cooking competition is featured in a spread in this magazine. |
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Food Companies of Peru: Beverage Companies of Peru, Restaurants in Peru, Backus and Johnston, Ajegroup, Alicorp, Bembos $8.59 Purchase includes free access to book updates online and a free trial membership in the publisher’s book club where you can select from more than a million books without charge. Chapters: Beverage Companies of Peru, Restaurants in Peru, Backus and Johnston, Ajegroup, Alicorp, Bembos, Embotelladora Don Jorge S.a.c., Enrique Cassinelli and Sons. Not illustrated. Excerpt: Backus and Johnston is the largest brewery in Peru, part of Grupo Empresarial Bavaria, which itself is part of the international SABMiller group. Its main brewery is located in the Ate District of Lima. Backus, as owner of almost all brands of beer available in Peru, enjoys a de facto monopoly over Peruvian beer consumption, although recently InBev from Brazil is trying to challenge the monopoly with their Brahma. Besides beer, Backus also produces soft drinks and bottled water. Brewery in Rímac, LimaThe Backus and Johnston brewery was founded in 1879 by Mr. Jacob Backus and Mr. John Howard Johnston in the Rímac District in Lima. In 1889, the two founders incorporated “The Backus and Johnston’s Brewery Company Ltd” in London, and they transferred all their Peruvian brewery related assets to this new corporation in order to raise investment capital in the Joint Stock of London to continue their business growth. The founders continued as Managing Directors of the company for many years thereafter until Mr. Johnston left Peru in 1898 for family reasons, and Mr. Backus died in 1899. The company operated as a British corporation until 1954, when the company management decided to transfer the company assets and incorporation to Peru. At this time, “The Backus and Johnston’s Brewery Company Ltd” was renamed as Cervecería Backus |
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Frommer’s NYC Free & Dirt Cheap $16.99 Take a bite out of the Big Apple—not your budget!Free Music: Classical music, jazz quartets, and cutting-edge bands.Free Speech: A-list plays, quick-witted comedy, and readings.Free Food: The best happy hours, plus where to score delectabledirt-cheap eats—from burgers to BYOB Thai to pre-theater Peruvian.Free Films: Outdoors and indoors, from indies to cult faves.Free Classes: Take a morning tai chi class, learn to identify a good cabernet, or find out how to start your own business.Free (or Almost) Accommodations: Apartment rentals, couch-surfing, and low-cost (yet surprisingly posh!) hotels.”In the land of $49 burgers and $1,000-a-night hotel rooms, author Ethan Wolff shows that the adventurous budgettraveler can still do the Big Apple in style. Written forresidents as well as visitors, this guide has plenty of goodclear maps and a chapter of free and cheap itineraries.”—San Francisco Chronicle”Great info . . . This irreverent insider’s guide gets points for flagging overrated attractions.”—The Washington Post”[Makes] one of the most expensive cities in the world accessible to those of us with champagne tastes and beer budgets.”—Chicago Tribune |
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Graffigna 2011 Centenario Reserve Pinot Grigio – Pinot Gris/Grigio White Wine $13.29 White Wine by Graffigna from Argentina, South America. Elegant, harmonious and delicate, full of fresh flower and fruit aromas, this young, aromatic and subtle wine is the product of the utmost care and exclusive treatment. Bright clear gold. Hints of jasmine and notes of white fruits like peach and apricot, with a refined finish. Pair with stews, seasoned ethnic food, such as Peruvian, Mexican and Indian, as well as Asian dishes and cheeses. |
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Inca Gold $14.44 “CodeQuest is a brand-new narrative nonfiction series that challenges the reader to solve historical mysteries. Each title presents a unique, interactive story in which the reader learns about historical codes, pictograms and symbols by completing various code-breaking tasks.” After a visit to the food market, a young Peruvian girl discovers a golden cob of corn amongst her shopping bags. She returns to the market stall, but the stall holder has disappeared… Symbols printed on the golden corn lead our narrator into a quest to find the mysterious stall holder and discover why messages are being left for her, and what they could mean. |
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Inca Religion and Customs $25 Completed in 1653, Father Bernabe Cobo’s Historia del Nuevo Mundo is an important source of information on pre-conquest and colonial Spanish America. Though parts of the work are now lost, the remaining sections which have been translated offer valuable insights into Inca culture and Peruvian history. Inca Religion and Customs is the second translation by Roland Hamilton from Cobo’s massive work. Beginning where History of the Inca Empire left off, it provides a vast amount of data on the religion and lifeways of the Incas and their subject peoples. Despite his obvious Christian bias as a Jesuit priest, Cobo objectively and thoroughly describes many of the religious practices of the Incas. He catalogs their origin myths, beliefs about the afterlife, shrines and objects of worship, sacrifices, sins, festivals, and the roles of priests, sorcerers, and doctors. The section on Inca customs is equally inclusive. Cobo covers such topics as language, food and shelter, marriage and childrearing, agriculture, warfare, medicine, practical crafts, games, and burial rituals. Because the Incas apparently had no written language, such postconquest documents are an important source of information about Inca life and culture. Cobo’s work, written by one who wanted to preserve something of the indigenous culture that his fellow Spaniards were fast destroying, is one of the most accurate and highly respected. |
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Lake Titicaca $10.75 Purchase includes free access to book updates online and a free trial membership in the publisher’s book club where you can select from more than a million books without charge. Chapters: Lake Titicaca, Copacabana, Bolivia, Uros, Isla Del Sol, Taquile Island, Amantaní, Isla de La Luna, Yampupata Peninsula, Titicaca National Reservation, Taraco, Chiripa, Strait of Tiquina, Wiñaymarka, Esteves. Excerpt: Amantaní in the distance as seen from Taquile . Amantaní is an island on the Peruvian side of Lake Titicaca . According to a 1988 census , it has a population of 3,663 Quechua speakers divided among about 800 families. The island is circular and about 9.28 km² in size. It has two mountain peaks, Pachatata (Father Earth) and Pachamama (Mother Earth), with ancient Inca and Tiwanaku ruins on top of both. The hillsides, are terraced mostly worked by hand and planted with wheat , quinoa , potatoes , and other vegetables. Livestock , including alpacas , also graze the slopes. The temples at the top of the peaks are generally closed during the year. Entrance is permitted on January 20, the annual feast day, at which time the island’s population divides in two, with each group gathering at its respective temple. A race is then held from each peak to a point somewhere between the two, and a representative of each group is chosen to run. According to tradition, a victory for Pachamama portends a bountiful harvest in the year to come. Similar to the Taquileños, the inhabitants of Amantaní are also known for their textiles , as well as their ceramics . Most of the inhabitants live in houses of adobe . There is a small health clinic and school on Amantaní, and, while there are no hotels, some families offer meals and overnight lodging to tourists . In return, guests are expected to bring food (such as rice or sugar) as a gift. The island has no cars and is powered for only a few hours a day by a generator. |
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Latin Chic: Entertaining with Style and Sass $0.99 Hostesses Carolina Buia and Isabel González have been throwing parties with their signature Latin twists for years, not realizing that this phenomenon was taking hold across the nation. So the duo packed their bags and decided to share ten of their parties near and far, in places like New York, Miami, and Los Angeles, as well as Puerto Rico and Mexico. With gatherings that range from casual and intimate to full-blown and formal, Latin Chic gives true inspiration to party hosts everywhere, no matter what the occasion. Turn a pool party into a sexy tapas affair featuring shaken Coconut Martinis and recipes for Asparagus Spears with Aïoli Caviar Dip and Peruvian Tuna Ceviche.For fresh, healthful fare, look to “Latina Ladies Who Lunch.” Try the Avocado Butter served on Cuban crackers, Cilantro Soup garnished with almonds, and Guava Coolers and Virgin Mojitos. And for a truly unforgettable night, you can’t beat a Carnival-themed dance party, complete with Caipirinhas, Pisco Sours, Brazilian Moqueca, and Passion Fruit Mousse.But there’s more to Latin Chic than just fabulous food. Carolina and Isabel offer up dozens of tips on decorating, music, attire, and more. Learn the significance behind many Latin traditions, from gaucho attire to cigar etiquette.Hundreds of full-color photographs capture the lush, vibrant spirit of the Latin world, transporting you to polo match in the Argentine pampa or a romantic seaside dinner in the Dominican Republic. Each chapter features the fashions of renowned Latin designers, including Carolina Herrera to Narciso Rodriguez.Let the parties begin with Latin Chic, and let Carolina Buia and Isabel González be your hostesses. |
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Per Pedes Junk Food Socks – Mercerized Pima Cotton (For Men) $23.67 CLOSEOUTS . Who says dress socks can?t be fun? Per Pedes’ Junk Food socks are made of smooth, mercerized pima cotton and patterned with a scattering of hamburger prints. Lightweight Mid-calf height Fabric: 60% Peruvian mercerized pima cotton, 39% nylon, 1% Lycra(R) Care: Machine wash/dry Made in Colombia Size: One size fits 9-11 Available Colors: BLACK, STORM, KHAKI. |
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The Food & Cooking of Peru: Traditions-Ingredients-Tastes-Techniques-65 Classic Recipes $18.32 Peruvian cuisine is considered to be one of the most diverse in the world, and on a par with French, Chinese and Indian cuisine in terms of sophistication. With this eclectic variety of traditional dishes, 28 different climates, and terrain that includes coasts, mountains, forest and jungle, Peruvian gastronomy is in constant evolution. |
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The Food and Cooking of Peru: Traditions, Ingredients, Tastes and Techniques in 60 Classic Recipes $29.99 Peruvian cuisine is considered to be one of the most diverse in the world, and on a par with French, Chinese and Indian cuisine in terms of sophistication. With this eclectic variety of traditional dishes, 28 different climates, and terrain that includes coasts, mountains, forest and jungle, Peruvian gastronomy is in constant evolution. |
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Touching the Void (WSE) $8.32 In 1985, two adventurous young mountaineers, Joe Simpson and Simon Yates, set off to climb the treacherous west face of the Siula Grande in the Peruvian Andes. They were experienced climbers, and climbed “Alpine-style,” climbing the mountain in “one great push,” without setting up ropes or base camps ahead of time. After dealing with a snowstorm and some dangerous climbing over powder formations, they reached the summit (about 21,000 feet) on the third day. The climb down proved to be far more difficult. Simpson fell and broke his leg badly. Yates decided to try to lower Simpson down the mountain, one 300-foot section of rope at a time. The climbers had run out of gas to melt snow, so they couldn’t risk stopping as night came, and a violent snowstorm began. Their plodding, painful journey hit a snag when Yates inadvertently lowered Simpson over the edge of a cliff. In the storm, the men couldn’t hear each other’s cries, and, Yates, uncertain as to Simpson’s position, and gradually sliding down the slope himself, decided to cut the rope that connected them, sending Simpson plummeting to certain death. Miraculously, Simpson survived the fall, and was faced with the prospect of getting off the mountain alone with no food, no water, and a broken leg. In Touching the Void, filmmaker Kevin Macdonald (One Day in September) tells their story, based on Simpson’s book, using contemporary interviews with the two men, and a reenactment of their climb and descent, featuring Brendan Mackey as Simpson and Nicholas Aaron as Yates. Touching the Void was shown at the 2003 Toronto Film Festival. ~ Josh Ralske, Rovi. cc “Making of Touching the Void” featurette, “Return to Siula Grande” featurette, “What Happened Next” interview with Joe Simpson and Simon Yates, Original theatrical trailer. cc “Making of Touching the Void” featurette “Return to Siula Grande” featurette “What Happened Next” interview with Joe Simpson and Simon Yates Original theatrical trailer. |
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Zino Platinum Scepter Shorty Cigar $249 The Zino Platinum Scepter Series cigars have a unique strength, flavor, and aromatic character. The Shorty is made from a Connecticut seed wrapper grown in Ecuador, a Connecticut binder and a filler comprised of various Dominican and Peruvian tobaccos. It is then hand rolled in the Dominican Republic. Ring: 43 Size: 17.1 x 114.3 mm Made in: The Dominican Republic |
