Month: November 2010

Antigua-styled Lamp

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Not much to say about this simple image, except I really like the light peeking through. Also, I like the play between light and shadows. Anyway, not much to say, really, about a simple and easy image. I wish you all a simple start of a new week. Remember, easy does it! 😉

Sushi Fridays

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In La Antigua Guatemala we’ve started the tradition to have sushi for lunch on Fridays; it’s Rudy’s fault really since he organized it. The place: Ubi’s Sushi because is quite affordable, and just exquisite. We call them Viernes de sushi. Bit by bit, the group has grown, and today I found myself amongst graphic designers … Read more

Antigua Styled Water Fountains

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This is another perspective to the Flowers and Fountains post from a week ago. In today’s photo I focused tightly and managed to get a better view of the running water. I should create a Repetition category to hold all the repetition images I have stumbled upon while walking around Antigua Guatemala. You can browse … Read more

Guatemalan Tacos FTW!

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Believe it or not, we also have tacos in Guatemala. Guatemalan tacos, however, do not resemble Mexican tacos at all. Guatemalan tacos are normally deep-fried and have potato or meat filling. Guatemalan tacos are normally served with steamed cabbage, tomato sauce and chile sauce; other times they might come topped with Guacamol (avocado sauce), chopped … Read more

Free Internet 3G Modems in Guatemala

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In February of 2009 I declared that soon enough there was going to Internet Access in Every Corner of Guatemala. Back then I also mentioned that there were closed to 7 million cellular lines, quoting a newspaper article. Also, I said that “Now the race is on to bring 3G Wireless Internet Access to the … Read more

Guatemalan Flowers: Cartuchos or Callas Lilies

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Calla lilies are quite common and inexpensive in Guatemala; often you can buy a dozen for about Q10/$1.25. Think of it, I should have cartuchos in my office more often. How much do callas lilies cost where you live? I was reminded recently of how much I like the callas lilies. So, I was lured … Read more

Guatemalan Typical Diner Food

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Terracota ceramic dish ware, typical food, tortillas in basket are the typical vistas from the Guatemalan comedores (diners). In the picture above you can appreciate Pepián de gallina (Hen’s pepian) and Pollo en crema (chicken with cream sauce) along tamarindo (tamarind) drinks and tortillas; everything for Q30/$3.75. Arturo and I declared: Guatemalan diners FTW!

Guatemala’s Fiambre

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Fiambre de Guatemala by Rudy Girón

There’s no way to go by Día de Todos Los Santos (All Saints’ Day) and Día de los Fieles Difuntos (All Souls’ Day) celebrations in Guatemala without showing the world-famous and omnipresent dish of Fiambre. No way José, I would never do that, not for some imperfect-perfect kites photos.

Have you ever seen more colorful salad?

The Fiambre Creator of La Antigua Guatemala

Once again I present to you the fiambre creator from La Antigua Guatemala. Every first and second of November he withdraws the fiambre recipe that has delighted the taste buds of the most demanding fiambre connoisseur for over 27 years. From his unassuming Lo-Mix comedor set on 7a calle poniente No. 25B, he begins, like an artist, to paint the canvas with different shades of green lettuce, adding more colors, textures and flavors with each layer from a tasteful palette of over 40 ingredients.

Below you can find a slideshow with each step of the process of creating the colorful fiambre chapín.

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Giant Kites from Santa María Cauqué

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I am still getting over a cold, so I was a bit hesitant to leave home for All Saints Day. However, since a friend reminded me to pick up some fiambre she saved for me, which tasted just like the one my Mom makes. So, anyway, I ended up doing a lot of driving just … Read more

Guatemalan Sweets Sampler

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In Guatemala we celebrate Día de Todos Los Santos (All Saints Day) on November 1 and Día de Los Fieles Difuntos (Day of the Dead) on November 2. For these holidays Guatemalans prepare a very special once-a-year meal that goes by the name of fiambre. Guatemalans also spend time with the family at the cemetery … Read more