La Comida con Colegas en Colosa

I love food. My friends know this and make fun of me for it (ahem Sony, Suze, Michelle, etc.). Honestly, anyone who doesn’t share this passion may as well be an alien to me. Different types of food can be nourishing, entertaining, unpredictable, and above all, delicious.

More specifically, I love trying new dishes, encountering new flavors and styles of cooking, and stumbling upon an unfamiliar food that will ultimately become a new favorite.

My coworkers have been very helpful in introducing me to typical Bolivian foods. As a mid-morning snack last Thursday, they ordered Salteñas, which look a lot like empanadas, consisting of a similar yellow dough crust surrounding a delicious mix of meat, potatoes, veggies and spices. They told me that once you can eat a salteña without spilling any of the juices inside, you are a true paceña. My response? Challenge. Accepted. Holding it vertically and taking small bites, I accomplished the task on the first try. 

It may not look like much on the outside, but trust me, it's good!

Salteña de pollo - chicken, vegetables, spices, and deliciousness

The next day we had Tucumanas, which are like Salteñas but a bit larger and with more spices. Again, delicious, and again, I passed the test with flying colors.

So, here is a very warm shout-out to Alex, Jamie, Andrew, Charlie, and René for introducing me to delicious Bolivian cuisine and helping me familiarize myself with all things Bolivian. I’m excited to see what’s next on the menu!

Adios chicos,

Emi