Will I Taste Her Again?

My last trip before the pandemic was to Lima, Peru.

I got to know Lima

before the pandemic

I loved all her flavors

Dark and sweet Cusquenya

my beer choice for breakfast

Delicious fish skewers

on small red potatoes

Mashed potato as art

edible on my plate

Stir fried beef with French fries

Raw fish in marinade

Fruits soaking in pisco

afternoons of sipping

Pisco sour cocktails

with sweet potato chips

For dessert I entered

picarones heaven

sweet potato donuts

with spiced molasses sauce

I got to know Lima

before the pandemic

Will I taste her again?

Reviews

[Chris Shaw]

This is a very tasty write and you have got my mouth watering, especially as I haven't had breakfast yet. I haven't been to Lima, but you certainly make it sound enticing for foodovers. And those cocktails, well that's the icing on the cake for me.

Chris

[Dave Brown]

Quite unlikely I will ever get there but you make it sound like a delicious concept

[Roland Petrov]

It looks unlikely now, but maybe in a year or two?

[barleygirl]

Love the attention-grabbing title. Love how you do a tricky perception thing with the name "Lima" (could be woman, could be place). But most of all, you do the thing I love most in poetry, when a person uses vivid details to show instead of tell. You are slamming that concept here (((HUGS))) Fondly, Margie

[Roland Petrov]

Thanks! These days a virtual hug is as good as it gets.

[AJNJ]

This is a delectable collection of things and beautifully chosen words. My compliments on this absolute delightful poem! We all long for this ordeal to end so we may go back to those much longed for treats and tastes.

[Roland Petrov]

Thanks so much. The one benefit of this ordeal is that I found new places to eat, albeit take out only or now outdoor eating. Among others, I found a really good Indian restaurant here in the desert of Southern California, and I posted some of their delights on my food blog (noteworthyfood.weebly.com).

[Papaya]

These tastes make my mouth water. I can't wait to start travelling again. I was supposed to visit my sister in france this summer but it's on hold. :(

[Roland Petrov]

My return to Lima is also on hold, but once we get vaccinated, it's on!

[Beano]

Making my mouth water here Roland! You transported me, I could see and taste it all!

[Roland Petrov]

A wonderful compliment, Beano. Thanks!

[Lorry]

I knew I should have had breakfast before reviewing, I'm belly grumble hungry now.
This is definitely the way to travel, instead of looking for the nearest McDonalds and shouting loudly in English like it's their fault they don't speak like us. When in Lime, eh? Or is that only Rome?
Have always wanted to see the nazca lines and your words have just moved it nearer the top of my bucket list. I'll just print this out and use it as a recipe guide when I get there 😀

[Roland Petrov]

The mashed potato edible art is called "causa". Don't miss it.

[Neville]

I really enjoyed the gastronomic journey you took this reader on my friend.. I have never been to Peru, well not yet.. I have been to Colombia though which I believe is only next door and whose delights I have tasted and savoured.... A tasty post if ever there was.. Neville

[Roland Petrov]

My favorite soup recipe is Colombian: it's made from beef, plantain, and potato, but the kicker is the addition of a sauce made from cilantro, green onion, lemon juice, salt, and hot pepper.

[Neville]

Now ya talkin my friend :)