Mixtas: A Guatemalan Street Food Delight The aroma of grilled hot dogs mingled with the subtle tang of lime always transports me back to Antigua, Guatemala. I remember wandering through the cobblestone streets, the vibrant colors of textiles and buildings a feast for the eyes, but it was the food stalls that truly captured my … Read more
Tapado: A Taste of Guatemala’s Caribbean Coast The first time I tasted Tapado, I was sitting on a sun-drenched patio overlooking the turquoise waters of Livingston, Guatemala. The air was thick with the scent of salt and woodsmoke, and the rhythmic sway of palm trees provided the perfect soundtrack. But it was the steaming bowl … Read more
Picado De Rábano: A Refreshing Guatemalan Radish Salad My grandmother, Elena, had a way of making simple ingredients sing. Growing up, I remember sweltering summer afternoons spent in her tiny kitchen, the air thick with the scent of citrus and the rhythmic chop-chop-chop of her knife. One dish, in particular, stands out: her picado de … Read more
Chunky Guatemalan Guacamole: A Taste of Sunshine I still remember the first time I tasted real Guatemalan guacamole. It wasn’t at a fancy restaurant, but at a humble roadside stand during a family trip. The woman making it had hands that moved with a lifetime of experience, expertly dicing vegetables and mashing avocados in a … Read more
Rice With Chayote (Fritanga): A Taste of Guatemala The scent of simmering tomatoes and sautéed onions always takes me back to my abuela’s kitchen. I remember sitting at her worn, wooden table, the sunlight streaming through the window, as she prepared simple, yet deeply flavorful dishes. Among my favorites was her rendition of arroz con … Read more
Hearty Guatemalan Carne Guisado: A Taste of Home The aroma alone transports me back to my abuela’s kitchen, a haven filled with the comforting smells of simmering spices and slow-cooked meats. I remember being mesmerized as a child, watching her patiently tend to a pot of carne guisado, the rich, savory stew bubbling away on … Read more
Chilmol: A Fiery Kiss from Guatemala I remember the first time I tasted Chilmol. I was visiting my friend Isabella’s family in Guatemala City, and the air hummed with the sounds of her abuela in the kitchen. The aroma that wafted out was intoxicating – a vibrant mix of smoky heat and fresh herbs. I … Read more
Arroz Con Pollo Chapina: A Taste of Guatemala The memory is etched in my mind: the vibrant colours of Antigua, Guatemala, the bustling market, and the aroma of something truly special wafting from a tiny comedor. It wasn’t just the spices, but the laughter and warmth surrounding the communal table where a generous woman ladled … Read more
Jocon: A Taste of Guatemalan Sunshine The first time I tasted Jocon, I was volunteering at a community kitchen in Antigua, Guatemala. The vibrant green sauce, clinging lovingly to tender pieces of chicken, was unlike anything I’d ever experienced. The cilantro’s bright freshness, the subtle heat from the chilies, and the earthy richness of the … Read more
Yucca Pancakes: A Taste of Tropical Comfort My grandmother, a woman whose spirit was as vibrant as the Guatemalan textiles she wove, always had a pot simmering on the stove. But beyond the savory stews and aromatic tamales, it was her yucca pancakes that truly transported me. I remember standing beside her, mesmerized as she … Read more
Arroz Guatemalteco: A Taste of Home The aroma of simmering rice, infused with colorful vegetables and savory broth, always transports me back to my grandmother’s kitchen. She wasn’t Guatemalan, but she had a knack for collecting and adapting recipes from her travels. I remember being a small child, perched on a stool, mesmerized as she … Read more
Sweetly Baked Bananas: A Taste of Guatemalan Sunshine The scent of baked bananas always takes me back to a small, family-run café I stumbled upon during my travels through Guatemala. The air was thick with the sweet aroma of caramelized fruit and warm spices. I remember sitting at a weathered wooden table, sunlight streaming through … Read more