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Brazil's culinary capital

Article by Gregor Clark, May 2008

Tiny Tiradentes seduces the palate with suckling pig, cheeses, guava ice cream and a healthy dose of sugar-cane alcohol. Read the full article ›

Tags: Brazil • Eating & Drinking
Ecuador Cuisine

Article by Danny Palmerlee, April 2008

Smash open a crab and wash it down with an aphrodisiac milkshake - or would you prefer roast guinea pig with a side of plantains? Read the full article ›

Tags: Eating & Drinking • Ecuador
The Pisco Sour Wars

Article by Kevin Raub, October 2007

Who really invented this much-loved brandy? Peru and Chile go head to head over their national drink. Read the full article ›

Tags: Chile • Eating & Drinking • Peru • South America

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