Author: Chef Freyka

"The real voyage of discovery consists, not in seeking new landscapes, but in having new eyes." From "In Search of Lost Time' - by Marcel Proust. Life happens, and life repeats itself, be ready to make it better, and observe the same object from a different angle.

Chocolate Risotto

Indulge in the rich and decadent world of chocolate with my Chocolate Risotto recipe. Inspired by a kitchen experiment, this dessert is the perfect fusion of creamy rice pudding and velvety chocolate goodness. The most delightful culinary surprises happen when we simply use what’s on hand.

Mamamama Arroz con Leche

A family favorite! passed to me from my mother in law, and from me to my three kids, and their better halves!

Pasta From Scratch

I learned to make pasta from scratch while growing up! My mom was a natural at it, and I also learned a bunch from my mother-in-law! When it comes down to pasta I love it all, the anticipation for the preparation day, the preparation of the dough, to the feel of the dough when ready;…

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Chicharrones

Succulent slow cook pork, with a crisp finish and a golden look!

The Soda Train

Well, I am almost a year into my soda boycott! Have I succeeded in not drinking soda 100%, well the answer to that comes in two parts! I believe YES, I have! because after almost a year I don’t feel that soda pop can control my decision to drink it or not anymore. Saying NO…

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Pan Chapla/Chapla Bread

Peruvian Ancestral bread, that can be used as Pita Bread. Great flavor as it is made with anise seeds

Horchata

A must do with the family at home! is easy and it will kill your thirst and sweet tooth, add a little ice, coffee, or make it an sorbet! is up to you!