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Colombian Foods and Festivities
Posted in Regional Cooking by www.subanyc.com on the October 10th, 2010

Most middle-class Colombian families eat elaborate meals that reflect their Spanish and indigenous traditions.
A typical meal is identified by size rather than content, such as a light breakfast, a substantive midday lunch, and a lighter meal in the early evening.
Dinner usually consists of fresh fruit, homemade soup, and a main dish made from meat or fish and accompanied by rice and/or potatoes.
Lower-income Colombians eat (more…)

Celebrating Colombian Holidays with Food
Posted in Colmbian Cooking Events by www.subanyc.com on the October 9th, 2010

As in most cultures, holidays are celebrated with food — and Colombia is no different.
There are numerous national holidays celebrated in the country and many religious holidays are celebrated as national holidays.
Important church holidays include the Epiphany (January 6th); Holy Week, which includes Easter (March or April); All Saints Day (November 1st); the Immaculate Conception (December 8th); and Christmas (December 25th).
Colombia also celebrates the feast days of various saints on both a national and a local level, and you can bet food takes center stage at these festivities.
Other important national holidays are (more…)

Five Popular Colombian Drinks
Posted in Colombian Drinks by www.subanyc.com on the October 6th, 2010

Aguapanela is made by dissolving a block of sugarcane in water and then adding lime juice. This drink is a common refreshment and is typically made at home in large batches.
Aguadiente is a national liqueur that is derived from sugarcane and anise seeds. It has an average alcohol content of 29% and is typically consumed inland since Colombians living on the coast prefer rum.
Colombiana is a soda drink made of (more…)

Colombian Foods Can Cook Up Diversity
Posted in Types of Colombian Food by www.subanyc.com on the October 4th, 2010

The cuisine of Columbia is about as diverse as its terrain and can vary with its regions.
While the standard fare can be quite attractive to the typical North American diet, Colombian cuisine can include items such as roasted ants or guinea pigs and thats probably not as appetizing!
Also, contrary to public perception based on Columbias rich vegetation, the typical diet is not one that caters to (more…)

Five Spices Used in Colombian Cooking
Posted in Spices by www.subanyc.com on the September 22nd, 2010

Colombian cuisine is based squarely on its influence from both European proclivities and African heritage. It kind of makes sense, doesnt it, given its geographic proximity and historical ties to each.
With that said, the five main spices that are known to dominate Colombian recipes can be identified as follows:
CRACKED BLACK PEPPER plays an integral role since it was first introduced to Colombia by European colonists. This spice is so common to the cuisine that it is rare to find (more…)