July 2026

 
Issue No. 1  ·  July 2026
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Teresa Ocampo Book
Book Review
Mis Mejores Recetas
de la A a la Z
by Teresa Ocampo
90 years of Peruvian culinary wisdom in one extraordinary book. A treasure for every kitchen.
Knife Honing vs Sharpening
Technique of the Month
Honing vs
Sharpening
Every cook should know the difference. Your knife — and your food — will thank you.
Little Chef's Corner
Little Chef’s Corner
Classic Brownie
Fudgy, foolproof, and the perfect first bake. For little hands and big smiles.
Peruvian Pachamanca in a Tagine
✦ Feature Story — July 2026
Peruvian Pachamanca
in a Tagine
Where the Ancestral Andes Meets North African Clay
Three meats. Ancient tradition. One extraordinary clay pot.
Chef Freyka brings the feast of the earth to your table.
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Aji Amarillo
Ingredient of the Month
Aji Amarillo
The golden chili of Peru. Fruity before it is fiery. Irreplaceable in any Peruvian kitchen.
Lime Meringue Pie
Sweet Antojitos
Lime Meringue Pie
A Peruvian classic. Silky, bright, and impossibly beautiful.
Little India American Fork
Let’s Go!
Little India
American Fork, Utah
A hidden gem in my own backyard. Here’s why I keep going back.
Peruvian Empanadas
Tried & Loved
Teresa Ocampo’s Empanadas
From her kitchen to mine. A recipe worth clipping — and making again and again.
Food Safety Cool It Down
Food Safety
How & Why to Cool It Down
One simple technique that keeps your family safe in the kitchen.
Kitchen Social
Kitchen Social & More!
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Chef Freyka
A Note from Chef Freyka
“Welcome to Issue No. 1. This magazine is for everyone who ever grabbed a pencil for a recipe. I hope it inspires you to cook, explore, and most of all — to enjoy the journey.”
— Chef Freyka ♡