Persuading trendwatchers that Peruvian purple-corn-based beverage chicha morada could the next big thing in the US beverage aisle might seem like a tough sell given that the concept of purple corn as ...

As part of their ongoing series that showcases seasonal produce, Mayan Cafe, 813 E. Market St., is featuring Peruvian purple potatoes in their specials throughout July. “July is so hard to pick the ...

On my first trip to Peru many years ago, I was captivated by the country's black olives. Juicy, meaty and flavorful, they were a far cry from the rubbery California black olives of U.S. salad bars and ...

Take a pull of chicha morada — a sweet, bluish drink made with Peruvian purple corn, pineapple, and orange accented by the spicy aroma of cinnamon and cloves. Nibble an anticucho of a half-dozen juicy ...

Hugely popular in its home country, chicha morada has been a source of inspiration for chefs in New York City for cocktails, savory dishes and desserts. Chicha morada is a popular drink in Peru made ...

Ají de gallina is a creamy chicken stew thickened with bread and nuts, while papa a la huancaína features boiled potatoes ...

Chew. Spit. Brew. That’s how ancient Peruvian brewers, a job reserved for royal beauties, may have done it. Based off archeological discoveries of brewing customs from thousands of years ago in ...

If you visit Peru and search for iconic Peruvian foods to try before you die, you may find an especially striking drink on the menu: chicha morada. This beverage sports a dark purple hue thanks to the ...