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PERU: Once is Not Enough
Misti volcano (Arequipa) By Marni Leopold A trip to Peru is like eating potato chips. You can’t stop at just one. While potatoes are native to Peru (actually 3,000 different kinds!), the comparison ends there. The reason being, while chips are enjoyable,...
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Healthy Dose of Competition this Football Season with Avocados from Peru
Avocados From Peru® (AFP), the New York Jets and ShopRite go for the win this football season! Just in time for kickoff, these iconic brands in sports and food are joining forces for the first time ever, promoting health and fitness with a...
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Peru: A Booming Economy Fueled by its Exports
In 2018, Peru’s economic activity grew 4% and is expected to continue growing on average at the same pace for the coming years. In comparison, Latin America’s growth is forecast at 1.3% in 2019 and 2.4% in 2020. As a result, thePeruvian economy grew from a GDP of US$...
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Vogue Fall 2019 Coverage – Nicholas K
Nicholas and Christopher Kunz retreated to upstate New York, where they had recently completed work on an “upcycled shed,” powered by solar panels and built entirely from recycled wood and discarded glass. This architectural undertaking was both a labor of...
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Mara Hoffman RTW Fall 2019
" The designer employed sustainable fabrics and processes to deliver a pretty collection of effortless chic staples with a distinctive twist. " The soft Peruvian alpaca knits exuding coziness, the organic and recycled cotton separates, and the tailored...
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Ulla Johnson RTW Fall 2019
Ulla Johnson’s fall collection combined bold patterns, rich textures and flattering silhouettes in a lineup that exuded a romantic, adventurous and poetic sensibility. But its many diverse ideas were unified by an elegant, sophisticated attitude. ... The...
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From Hipster to Hip Replacement: How quinoa became the product of two generations
By: Alvaro Chocano The story of quinoa in the US is an interesting one. Its progression over the past couple of decades can even be called transformative. This tiny grain –which is actually a seed- has made a huge impact on the market. At first, it was an insider’s...
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Looking for this summer’s 10 best cocktails in NYC? Your search is over… Pisco, the spirit of summer, to the rescue!
Summer is here and so is Pisco, the ideal spirit for the season. Actually, all seasons… but back to the matter at hand. Here is your guide to 10 innovative Pisco cocktails in Manhattan and Brooklyn. Pisco is incredibly versatile and can be enjoyed neat, on the rocks...
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With Love from Peru… Sweet Mangoes. Delicious Grapes. Juicy Blueberries: in the harsh USA winter?!
You love eating fresh fruit and vegetables all year long, right? What a great treat it is to enter a supermarket and find the aisles full of delicious and colorful produce in the middle of winter! Even in snowy February or unpredictable March! Where does this...
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Peruvian avocado season extended through September
A late start for Peruvian avocados this summer means shippers should be able to stretch supplies into October, said Xavier Equihua, CEO of the Washington, D.C.-based Peruvian Avocado Commission. Peruvian avocado promotions usually run from Memorial Day to...
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Travel in Luxury to the Richest Country in the World: 7 Stunning Tours That Will Have You Packing Your Bags For Peru
Backpacking through South America has become a ritual for generations of Americans. While hitchhiking, hostels and street food has long been the norm, a new era of travel is sweeping across the region, which has attracted celebrities ranging from chefs like the late...
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PERU: Once is Not Enough
Misti volcano (Arequipa) By Marni Leopold A trip to Peru is like eating potato chips. You can’t stop at just one. While potatoes are native to Peru (actually 3,000 different kinds!), the comparison ends there. The reason being, while chips are enjoyable,...
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The Biggest Sports Event of the Year Happened in Peru!
The Pan American games were a great success - highlighting Lima as a dynamic cultural hub and luxury destination. After several weeks of intense competition amongst 6,600 athletes, the XVIII Pan American Games and Parapan Games in Lima this...
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