a year in the country with a smile - un año en el país con una sonrisa

Share my experience of living in San Salvador in 2012 with a focus on food, culture, art, and the environment.

Wednesday, October 31, 2012

Things I will miss from El Salvador:

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~pupusas de ayote ~eating fresh papaya and mango ~desayuno tipico ~speaking, reading, and listening to Spanish every day ...
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Sunday, October 28, 2012

God and Gifts from El Salvador

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  Salvadorans frequently use phrases that include God.  “Que Dios te cuide, Que Dios le bendiga, Gracias a Dios, Si Dios quiere, S...
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Thursday, October 25, 2012

Women and Domestic Violence in El Salvador

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In this house we want a life  free of violence towards women.   En esta casa queremos una vida libre de violencia hacia las ...

Shicali Ceramica, Museo de Arte Popular, and a neighborhood park – a small haven of art, production, and peace

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  Tucked between Metrocentro and Universidad de El Salvador is a small neighborhood park, Parque de la Colonia Centroamerica, wher...
Tuesday, October 23, 2012

Sugar Cane in El Salvador...the bitter and the sweet.

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  Sugar is a big industry in El Salvador.  According to AAES , la Asociacion Azucarera de El Salvador,  the industry generates over...
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Saturday, October 20, 2012

Cerro Verde: Orquids, Butterflies, and Children; Orquídeas, Mariposas, y Niños

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   On our visit to Cerro Verde, we saw lots of orchids and butterflies.  We also saw families and many kids running around.  The park i...
Monday, October 15, 2012

Warning – This post is not really about El Salvador; it’s about something that happens in my kitchen on a weekly basis, and could happen in yours if you let it.

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   Pizza is not Salvadoran.  It’s true that Pizza Hut is quite popular with Salvadorans and there are many restaurants that include pizza...
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From Oakland, California, I am a forty-something woman who lives a life in food. Previously a professional cook, now a home-cook and hobby gardener who works in the food industry, I head to San Salvador, El Salvador. While my husband teaches at a university I explore what El Salvador has to offer in the way of food, culture, art, and inspiration.
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