Persuading trendwatchers that Peruvian purple-corn-based beverage chicha morada could the next big thing in the US beverage aisle might seem like a tough sell given that the concept of purple corn as ...

Peruviuan cuisine is a hot culinary trend and a “powerful funnel for bringing resurgent South American cuisine into the US food retail and foodservice market”, according to a new report from Packaged ...

On my first trip to Peru many years ago, I was captivated by the country's black olives. Juicy, meaty and flavorful, they were a far cry from the rubbery California black olives of U.S. salad bars and ...

Hugely popular in its home country, chicha morada has been a source of inspiration for chefs in New York City for cocktails, savory dishes and desserts. Chicha morada is a popular drink in Peru made ...

As part of their ongoing series that showcases seasonal produce, Mayan Cafe, 813 E. Market St., is featuring Peruvian purple potatoes in their specials throughout July. “July is so hard to pick the ...

Take a pull of chicha morada — a sweet, bluish drink made with Peruvian purple corn, pineapple, and orange accented by the spicy aroma of cinnamon and cloves. Nibble an anticucho of a half-dozen juicy ...

Chew. Spit. Brew. That’s how ancient Peruvian brewers, a job reserved for royal beauties, may have done it. Based off archeological discoveries of brewing customs from thousands of years ago in ...

Douglas Sanguino's earliest memories of chicha morada take him back to his youth, kicking a soccer ball around with his friends on the sidewalks of Santa Cruz, Bolivia. After they finished playing, ...

All this talk about the Mayans. What about the Incans? Last year ended with hysteria about a cuisine from the Incas’ old stomping ground, Peru. “Food’s next big thing!” was the forecast. It hasn’t ...

This is not your average potato salad. Beyond the eye-catching purple color it is packed with bright, tangy and spicy flavors and dressed in a creamy egg and cheese sauce.