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New York to host “Peru Show” gastronomy and fashion event

Peru continues to make culinary news around the world. Here’s the latest :

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Chelsea Market of New York is opening its doors to Peruvian flavors and fashion.

Peru Show is hosting seven days of Peruvian fashion, cuisine and cocktails in Chelsea Market, New York, from July 27 until Aug. 2. Chelsea Market is an enclosed urban food market, located in the Meatpacking district of Manhattan, New York. And its about to be transformed into a haven for fanatics of everything that is Peruvian.

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Coffee & Farming News from Peru

 

Carrying the Coffee

Here’s an update on some recent articles that I’ve seen on farming & coffee production in Peru. This year Peru is slowly climbing back from the coffee rust which decimated production in 2012. Even last year, coffee production was still less than half of 2011.

The dollar has risen considerable vs the Peruvian Sol (currently S./ 3.14 to $1 USD.) Export prices are down, so there should be a good market, but with coffee prices low, it will be a hard year for many & difficult to cover costs.

In the farming country in the south of the country there have been clashes between police and protesters over a proposed copper mine, meanwhile the government is providing fertilizer and aid in other areas.

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Peru dominates quinoa, organic banana, and fresh asparagus markets

As California faces historic drought, the US may have to rely on others for the produce that we take for granted. One potential supplier is Peru. Blessed with an abundance of rich topsoil & ample food stocks, Peru may continue to grow as a popular source of everything from avocados to quinoa.

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Recipe: Want a cremolada to beat the heat? Learn how to prepare it! – Peru this Week

 

Recently, a family member started preparing cremoladas in Tarapoto, Peru. Cremoladas are what we would call fruit smoothies. The best part of a Peruvian cremolada is the amazing fruits that are available. Very delicious! Here’s an article about a cremolada shop in Miraflores.

I realize for many in the US today, the thought of icy cold drinks may not be appealing. Think summer!
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