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chicha morada

Peruvian Chicha Morada

Andrea Potischman | Aug 15, 2018

Unless you’ve traveled to Peru, chances are you have never tasted chicha morada. I have Erik Burmeister to thank for introducing me to this delicious Peruvian specialty. Chicha morada is a non-alcoholic Peruvian beverage made from purple corn called “maiz morado“.  “Chicha” is common in South and Central America–it is a fermented (alcoholic) or non-fermented […]

Lomo Saltado

“Changemaker” Series: MPCSD School Superintendent Erik Burmeister And His Peruvian Lomo Saltado

Andrea Potischman | Feb 17, 2018

Erik Burmeister is my featured Changemaker this month. Most in my local community already know this dynamic community leader: Erik is the Menlo Park City School District’s young and progressive Superintendent.  His vision for our schools is creative and thoughtful.  I had the pleasure of meeting Erik a few years ago when he was still […]

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