Colombia is famous for great coffee and it is offered in various forms.
Tinto is a small cup of strong, black coffee.
Perico or pintado is a small cup of coffee with milk.
Café con leche is coffee with lots of milk.
Quality fruits, meats, vegetables, and dairy products is seconed to none in Colombia and the notion of seasoning seems to be virtually non-existent in the Colombian cook book. Colombian foods seem to be completely mellow and smooth in seasoning.
Fresh Corn Tortillas, Empanadas Paisas (Meat-Filled Turnovers), Ajiaco (Chicken and Potato Soup), are a sample of the delicious foods. Arepas are the ultimate snack food and bread in Colombia. They consist of a simple cornmeal dough that is grilled into a patty shape. The best way to try them is with a melted white cheese sandwiched between them. |
