The Heart of Peru: Cuisine and Culture with Ericka La Madrid

What if the most memorable part of visiting Peru isn’t Machu Picchu… ?

In this episode, I sit down with Ericka La Madrid, founder of Delectable Peru Food Tours, a proud Peruvian who grew up surrounded by big family tables, Andean flavours, and the kind of culinary traditions that carry stories across generations. Today, she helps travellers experience Peru through its kitchens, markets, and regional dishes.

Erica, is generously offering a 5% discount on when you book a tour with her, just mention the podcast episode and that you are following Delectable Food Tours and In My Kitchen on Instagram

You’ll hear about:

🍽️ Why the family table is central to Peruvian culture and how memories and meals are inseparable.
🌊 How Peru’s three regions: Coast, Andes, and Amazon shape its iconic dishes
🍋 The magic of ceviche (plus why it’s not as simple as it looks!)
🏡 What it’s really like to cook with locals in Lima, from tamale masters to home-kitchen chefs
✈️ Travel tips, cultural etiquette, and how to experience Peru safely and meaningfully
🥔 Fun fact: Peru has over 3,000 varieties of potatoes, and Erica tells us why it matters

This episode will inspire you to travel with curiosity, savour new experiences slowly, and embrace the stories behind every dish.

FEATURED RECIPE: Ericka’s Ceviche
Click here for Ericka’s recipe!

HELPFUL LINKS

🧑🏽‍💻 Delectable Peru Food Tours: https://delectableperu.com
 📸 Erica’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/delectableperu_food_tours  
📧 Book a tour / contact Erica: [email protected] or text/call:  ( 703) 725-0616

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