Raw Guatemalan Longanizas and Chorizos at the Mercado Central

© Guatemalan Longanizas and Chorizos at the Mercado Central, Antigua Guatemala by Rudy Giron

Here’s your Spanish word of the day: Marranería or pork shop A trip inside el mercado central of Antigua Guatemala can be one of the most colourful and overwhelming experiences. Inside you will finds thousands of colours, textures, aromas, flavours, from fruits, vegetables and meats. Here’s a sample image of raw longanizas and chorizos hanging … Read more

Guatemalan Sausages for Fiambre

The especially made sausages for fiambre can now be found in the supermarket and mercados. Do you know what is fiambre? If not, read on. Fiambre is an extremely rare and unique dish which includes over 40 ingredients; basically it’s a salad made from cold cuts, all kinds of meats, fish, vegetables and pickled vegetables. … Read more