Zapallo Madness

I think everyone who has ever been around me during the fall season knows about my obsession over anything pumpkin.  From pumpkin beer, to pumpkin soup, to candles and smoothies... yeah.  Well the closest thing we have here is the zapallo.  "It's not the same," I was told but that didn't stop me from trying.

¡Ole!

Being an ex Spanish colony means that Peru has many traditions that come from Spanish culture.  Bullfighting being one of them.

Our house mamá asked if we wanted to go after church on Sunday.

Rooftop Fun

Killing time on the roof before a night out.

The view

Friendly Food

Can't say what meal here is my fave, but I can tell you which has the most memorable presentation.  Just some rice, ground beef, hard boiled eggs, olives, tomatoes and parsley can become a fun activity for all (and a great icebreaker if you like me are challenged when it comes to interacting with children).  First, you fill a small bowl with beef sandwiched in between two layers of rice.  Pack it in, so that when you dump it on your plate, you now have a canvas to create a face on!  Can't wait to try this with my nephews.