Sabor a Colombia

Monpirri says on Sep 9, 2007, 18:07:

SABOR A PAIS
Colombia Provoca 2007 Encuentro Gastronómico
http://www.colombiaprovoca.org/video/index.html

http://www.colombiaprovoca.org/enel2007/index.html

"Anyone who still thinks that Colombia is not a gastronomical paradise needs to have their head examined." Darloup

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Monpirri says on Sep 10, 2007, 06:38:

Wait until the video loads and then click on the play button, you’ll need Quicktime to launch the video clip.
Please listen to the chefs’ comments about Colombian gastronomy.

http://www.colombiaprovoca.org/video/index.html

"Anyone who still thinks that Colombia is not a gastronomical paradise needs to have their head examined." Darloup

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LA_MONA says on Sep 10, 2007, 07:16:

Gracias Monpi, lo unico es que este tema hace dar hambre ;-)

Para volar, es preciso tener resistencia. -M.Lin

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mrgizmo says on Sep 10, 2007, 08:51:

LA MONA thank you for those links. People here in California always ask me if Colombia has anything else other than Bandeja Paisa and this links will be helpful. I love Bandeja Paisa but unfortunately here in California seems to be the only popular dish that identifies Colombia. I've always said that if I had the financial means I would open a Colombian restaurant and make its menu as popular to Americans as Mexican food or Italian. Most Colombian restaurants here in L.A. only cater to a Colombian clientele.

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Monpirri says on Sep 10, 2007, 10:25:

La Mona,
Es verdad, el tema causa 'filo' pero tambien esta informacion sirve para educar aquellos que van a Colombia solo por una cosa y despues dicen que no existe la comida que ellos estan acostunbrados en su pais y que donde estas los restaurantes, blah, blah, blah...

"Anyone who still thinks that Colombia is not a gastronomical paradise needs to have their head examined." Darloup

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LA_MONA says on Sep 10, 2007, 10:28:

Hola Monpi como estas? Bueno pues yo tampoco comprendo cuando la gente dice que la comida en Colombia no es buena, me pregunto a donde se habrian metido? Bueno pues al que le gusta le sabe...

Mrgizmo- hey thanks but Monpi posted the links ;-) Maybe you could team up with Monpirri and promote colombian cuisine ..

Para volar, es preciso tener resistencia. -M.Lin

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Monpirri says on Sep 10, 2007, 10:39:

Mrgizmo,
I agree, because Paisas all they do is advertise 'Bandeja paisa' and Rolos advertise 'Ajiaco'.
But if you are fearless traveler you will notice that Colombian food is very regional and there is a very large selection of food to choose from. For example, just take a trip to Cartagena and you'll discover more culinary wonders, or visit Cali, El barrio Granada, this area is considered the largest site of restaurants in the country. Or just go to Villavicencio and try ‘Carne asada’ there with Llanera music or order food in Tolima.

"Anyone who still thinks that Colombia is not a gastronomical paradise needs to have their head examined." Darloup

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Monpirri says on Sep 10, 2007, 10:44:

Mona, estoy bien, y como te fue en tu viaje a Paris donde se aclama la mejor gastronomia?
Muchos de lo que dicen que no es buena es porque no son personas con gran conocimiento de la cocina colombiana.
La mayoria de los extranjeros solo conocen a una mujer en la Internet y se van para Macondo con el proposito de un matrimonio rapido, o para irse a la cama.

"Anyone who still thinks that Colombia is not a gastronomical paradise needs to have their head examined." Darloup

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LA_MONA says on Sep 10, 2007, 10:46:

Oops Monpi pues las cosas si son asi..
Yo muy bien gacias, Paris muy bonito y esta haciendo una tarde muy bonita en Londres.
Estuve hablando con una amiga y me dice que tengo que ir a Parque Tayrona que es lo mas hermoso, tengo ilusion de ir alla... y comer pescado tambien por alla ;-)

Para volar, es preciso tener resistencia. -M.Lin

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Monpirri says on Sep 10, 2007, 10:52:

En mi humilde opinion, el mejor pescado es el del mar.

"Anyone who still thinks that Colombia is not a gastronomical paradise needs to have their head examined." Darloup

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mrgizmo says on Sep 10, 2007, 11:14:

Monpirri I've had the opportunity to eat Ternera a la Llanera many times in Villavicencio, Acacias and Puerto Lopez with Joropo music in the background. There are many dishes besides Bandeja Paisa. I wonder how many Paisas know what Cuchuco con espinazo tastes like or mazamorra chiquita, or how about Cubios and Chuguas in a cosido....Does anybody know what that is?

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Monpirri says on Sep 10, 2007, 11:22:

Mrgizmo,
Yes, you are 100% there are many dishes beside Bandeja Paisa and Ajiaco!
I do not think, not even many Colombians who live abroad since they were kids know Cuchuco con espinazo, but I do not think it tastes like mazomorra chiquita o grande.
I do not even know all the dishes, for example, I'm not familiar with Cubios and Chuguas. Did you try it? And did you like it?

"Anyone who still thinks that Colombia is not a gastronomical paradise needs to have their head examined." Darloup

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mrgizmo says on Sep 10, 2007, 11:32:

Monpirri - Cubios is an ugly-looking root looks like a turd and chuguas look like cherries but are slimy, they usually prepare this in a COCIDO with potatoes, carrots, corn, cabagge, etc. like a STEW. I didn't like it but my family members loved it.

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Monpirri says on Sep 10, 2007, 11:37:

Maybe the street vendor who sells vegetables, herbs and fruits have Cubios and Chuguas

"Anyone who still thinks that Colombia is not a gastronomical paradise needs to have their head examined." Darloup

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mrgizmo says on Sep 10, 2007, 11:46:

it's something that definitely you'll never find in el Exito or Carulla it has to be at La Plaza. And the last time I had it was when I was a kid (Centuries ago) but I did see it at a friends house in Sopo, she had it in her garden and one was sticking out of the ground, it grows like a potato, I had never seen one since childhood so it brought back pleasant memories even though I didn't like the taste of it. Hey great picture, was that in Bogota? 7 de Agosto?

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Monpirri says on Sep 10, 2007, 11:53:

They say all the all those vegetables are good for you even if they taste nasty. They say the same thing about spinach. I cannot remember but potatato, yuca, ñame and the ones you've mentioned have a particular name.
The street vendor is near el hueco en Medellin.

"Anyone who still thinks that Colombia is not a gastronomical paradise needs to have their head examined." Darloup

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Monpirri says on Sep 10, 2007, 12:01:

Cubios, yuca, potato are called in spanish 'tubérculos'
Los tuberculos son saludables!

"Anyone who still thinks that Colombia is not a gastronomical paradise needs to have their head examined." Darloup

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