I have always loved taking pictures, whether they be abstract, candid portraits or natural beauty. Food photography is something rather new and challenging for me. I am constantly impressed by other food bloggers with incredible photography skills.
Michelle from Culinography tagged me with a meme, one which does not require me to write anything about myself (I have a few of those still to do). This one allows me to look back through my posts to choose some of my favorite pictures. I have to admit, there were a bunch that I really liked, so I am only sharing the sweet ones. Maybe I will get tagged again and then I will share some of my favorite savory shots.
For now, enjoy these…
Arroz con Leche / Peruvian Rice Pudding
There are many versions of rice pudding, but I have never tasted one better than this!
Manjar de Garbanzos /
Sweet Hummus Spread
What? Sweet…Hummus? Yes, you heard me right! Use this with apple slices, pancakes, toast and so many other things!
Alfajores
Traditional shortbread cookies filled with manjar blanco or dulce de leche. These are one of my favorite desserts here in Peru!
Quinoa Flan
You think I am joking, but I’m not! This delicious dessert uses cooked quinoa to boost your protein. Second helpings are definitely allowed!
Mango Crisp
Fruit is something I should eat much more of, but I cannot seem to resist when it is baked under a crunchy blanket of goodness. Yum!
Quad Shot Brownie Cupcakes
These brownie cupcakes are a perfect caffeine boost – a delicious way to drink your coffee!
Coconut Banana Bread
This delicious banana bread is sprinkled with coconut and topped with a lime glaze. Maybe it is time to bake another loaf…I do have some perfect bananas!
Creamy Coconut Quinoa Pudding
How can you get a taste of the different regions of Peru? Use quinoa which comes from the Andes, coconut from the jungle and combine it to make arroz con leche, a typical criolla dessert.
Hot Cocoa Cupcakes
Although the recipe would have been easier had I had access to all the name brand box mixes, I tried to recreate a cup of hot chocolate in cupcake form, perfect for winter!
Peanut Manjar Balls
These are bite sized dessert made out of dulce de leche and rolled in chopped peanuts. You cannot stop at just one!
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Cannot wait to see your top ten food photos…
And Then I Do The Dishes
Cherrapeno
Good Eats N Sweet Treats
Kuchenlatein
Taste Buds
Great post! I enjoyed seeing what you liked the best. The coconut quinoa pudding sounds really good.
Yum, so many favorites! Love them all.
All of your photos are so beautiful! It must have been hard to narrow it down to just ten.
Great choices! You’ve sure made some delicious sweet treats. I’ve been wanting to try alfajores forever.
arroz con leche… ay que rico… so good isn’t it!
everything else is great too, especially the mango crisp!
Your photos are so beautiful and I am such a bad photographer … I don’t think I have any …
Ulrike from Küchenlatein
Lovely pictures and delicious recipes!
Lovely pics and recipes! I want to try Peruvian rice pudding sometime soon. Looks and sounds so delicious!
I can easily see why these are favorites! I would so love to try them most especially the Peanut Manjar Balls and the Sweet Hummus Spread to start with!
Great photos and favorites. I especially like the rice pudding which I will have to try.
Oh my goodness, I’ve never seen such a collection of Peruvian goodness. Manjar, quinoa, arroz con leche, flan — I’m going to have to make every one of these recipes.
Say, are you still in Lima? I’ll be visiting in July. Do you have any recommendations for restaurants or food markets?
Thanks for your wonderful blog!
don
Great photos, it would be hard for me to chose.
Oh…the hot chocolate cupcakes…, I recall seeing this picture before and finding it so very clever and cute. Not sure whether I got around to posting a comment – so here it is:
Gorgeous photos!
Alexandra
I knew your photography was beautiful, but now seeing your 10 choices, I’m reminded of just how beautiful. These are wonderful choices!
I love seeing all those pictures! They’re so beautiful, Gretchen. My favorite is still the hot cocoa cupcakes…so cute!!
all of those sound great but arroz con leche takes my heart!
Wow you do have some great photos here, I LOVE the quinoa flan one!
And thank you for choosing me!
The quinoa flan is definitely my favorite and it sounds delicious too! Thanks for thinking of me!
Just lovely! I think this is my favorite meme so far!