Colombian

Coconut Passion Brulee

We at LatinoLife are embracing Veganuary or 'Veganenero' as we say in Spanish. Come on its only one month! But, as we've hit the half-way wall of mid January we could do with a bit of inspiration, so we asked our…

In-depth Interviews

Latin Elephant Cuisine - London's unlikely Tourist Destination

"So many people living in this wider area had no idea that this world existed – they felt like they were tourists in their own city." We talk to Doreta Linakis, founder of Elephant and Castle's successful Colombian…

Recipes

Marlon’s Lechona

Colombians love pork, and this stuffed pork, presented with a whole head attached, is the ultimate party feature served for Christmas, birthdays and any special occasion. It’s filled with pigeon peas and cooked rice (deliciously…

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Marlon’s Kitchen Supper Club - A Colombian Chef in London

Supper Clubs are all the rage in London and Latino supper clubs hosted by London’s plethora of superb Latin American chefs are no exception. Corina Poore visited Marlon’s Kitchen in Fulham and emerged enlightened and inspired as…

Recipes

Esnayder's Empanadas Paisas

Empanadas are the most traditional of Latin American dishes, with their origen in the north of Spain, introduced the by moors during the their ocupation. Today you can find empanadas on any Latin American high street, as one…

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Esteban's Arroz Con Pollo (Chicken and Rice)

Meet the famous Colombian party meal! Arroz con pollo is a rice-based tomatoey paella with a twist. It's well balanced, colourful and cheerful.I always associate arroz con pollo with getting together with family and friends…

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Esteban's Colombian Pandebonos

Medellín-born Esteban Arboleda runs Colombian Street Kitchen and since August he's been wowing guests and visitors to Green Rooms hotel in Wood Green with his authentic Colombian Street Food dishes. He's halfway through…

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Colombian Street Kitchen @ The Green Rooms

From delicious 'Growing boys' arepas to the thinnest patacones ever - there is something for everyone at The Colombian Street Kitchen in Wood Green's Green Rooms