Arepas (ah-ray-paz), grilled corn flour flatbread, crunchy on the outside and moist on the inside

Chupes are the South American chowders; from Venezuela to Peru you will find many variations of this exquisite soup usually made with corn, potatoes, vegetables and either poultry, meat or seafood. It is said that “chupe” comes from the verb “chupar,” to suck, given because you will be tempted to lick every drop from the bowl. It is a spicy yet somewhat sweet creamy soup that is very wholesome as comfort food.

Wine country residents have a unique opportunity to broaden their culinary horizons with the recent  introduction of a new Latin American culinary style in downtown Napa.

When Diane De Filipi decided to lead a cooking tour to Italy, she really had no idea where it would lead her.

I was having lunch with a friend on my last trip east, and spotted a menu item I hadn’t seen in a long time. Stuffed cabbage.