Peruvian cuisine

Cuy (guinea pig) with yucca cream at Maido, a restaurant in Lima, Peru

Immigration fuels a hot Asian fusion food scene in Lima

September 5, 2014Food

Ever heard of “nikkei” and “chifa” cuisine? Neither had food writer Steve Dolinsky, until he went to Lima, Peru. They’re a mashup of Asian and Peruvian tastes, created by immigrants.

How guinea pig, an Andean delicacy, is making its way onto dinner plates in the US

July 15, 2014Arts, Culture & Media

A green tamale -- filled with chicken and cilantro -- made by Karina Medina, and sold on the street in Lima.

Here’s why some Peruvians are giving up jobs as lawyers and accountants to become chefs

January 27, 2014Arts, Culture & Media

Peruvian researchers studying power, potential of native crops

August 15, 2013Development & Education

Researchers & Restaurateurs Work to Save Peru’s Food Diversity

August 15, 2013Arts, Culture & Media

Rent a Guinea Pig in Switzerland

August 15, 2013Conflict & Justice

A renting service allows people with one guinea pig to rent another to keep the surviving pet company.

Music Heard on Air for May 24, 2011

August 15, 2013Music Heard on Air

Tunes spun on The World between our reports for May 24, 2011. Artists featured are: AfroCubism, Yoshida Brothers, Chicha Libre, Markku Lepisto, Star Band de Dakar.

Music Heard on Air for April 8, 2011

August 14, 2013Music Heard on Air

Tunes spun on The World between our reports for April 8, 2011. Artists featured are: AfroCubism, Khoronoko Orkestr, Chicha Libre, Mario Grigorov, Kila, Jan Garbarek.