Packaged, bottled, pisco-ified, or plucked from a tree, we ate and drank well, and I’ve decided to close out Chile week with a few of our favorite noshes. We saw lots of seafood and ceviche, steak and fresh veggies on the menu, all kicked off with housemade bread served with butter and salsas. Here are just a few highlights, including tasty traditional eats like humitas and empanadas. Check the blog later this afternoon when a random photo Friday post will feature a few non-food-related shots I took. Next week, we’re back to cold (but still delicious) Chicago.
I hate olives, but these looked freaking ridiculous
A typical appetizer plate of cheeses, meats and nuts, Kuchen Haus, Santiago
Shellfish with melted Parmesan, Kuchen Haus, Chile
Another fried seafood appetizer platter
Traditional humitas, similar to a tamale and made with fresh corn, onion, basil and butter and served here with sauteed shrimp; Chef Pilar Rodriguez, Santiago
Lucuma (similar to fig) and carica floating island with berries, Chef Pilar Rodriguez, Santiago
A serious empanada, meat, eggs, potatoes, delicious
ELIZABITES 