My new found love for cooking

Over this last year , I have discovered a love for cooking , especially Bolivian food , their way of cooking is like nothing I’ve ever seen or tasted before, even a simple dish such as rice is cooked in a completely different way to what I’ve always known.

My partner is from Bolivia and one of the things he misses most is the food his mother used to make , I decided that I’d learn all of his favorite dishes and make them once a week , it’s been so much fun.

In Bolivia, rice and pasta , is toasted in oil first , They also have something I’d never heard of called chuño , it’s dehydrated potato , you have to soak it for a day first , it looks so weird but it honestly tastes great.

It’s hard to get some of the ingredients here , they have a lot better Latin stores in Palma , but it’s worth the journey. The prices here are also a lot more expensive as it’s imported but if you’re only cooking traditional food once a week it’s not too bad.

Bolivian food uses combinations and ingredients that I would never ever of thought to put together but it WORKS !

It sounds so old fashioned but I love cooking for my partner , I love to make him food that’s reminds him of home , I love to make him a favorite dish after he’s worked a 12 hour shift.

The best thing about cooking for him , is he really appreciates it , he never complains and always says he LOVES everything , it’s a nice feeling .

I really believe if you cook with love and passion it shows on the plate , I would love to share some recipes you guys so if you’re interested, please leave me a comment and let me know if it’s something you would like to see here on my blog.

I’m really hoping at the end of the year I can go to Bolivia and try all the amazing food I’ve been learning to cook , if all goes well I’ll be able to get over there for a few weeks . I love to travel and experience new places , so fingers crossed

As I said , If you guys are interested in any recipes please let me know.

Have an amazing day,

Rebecca