There are two types of bomberos in Chile. Can you tell them apart? Firefighters The first type of bombero is the Chilean firefighter. These brave souls are an all-volunteer army of firefighters spread across the country. The fact that they are not paid is amazing to me. Back home we had mostly full-time firefighters paid […]
Favorite Chilean New Year’s Traditions
Perhaps the most notable celebration in Chile on New Year’s Eve is the massive fireworks show in Valparaiso. Typically the weather is beautiful (it is summer time in the southern hemisphere) and watching the fireworks over the water offers a great visual treat. However, there are several other Chilean New Year’s traditions that people do […]
Barros Luco Sandwich
The Barros Luco sandwich is one of Chile’s many famous sandwiches. After all, Chileans do love a great sandwich. What Is the Barros Luco Sandwich? The Barros Luco is a Chilean beef sandwich. Basically, it consists of slices of steak with a generous serving of melted cheese stuck between bread. The sandwich is served warm […]
Chilean Empanadas Recipe
Chilean Empanadas are one of Chile’s most popular foods. Empanadas have two parts: the outer dough shell and what is put in it, called el pino. Here is a Chilean empanadas recipe with photos that my friend Sary and her mother sent to me. Filling Ingredients (el Pino) (Makes about 20 empanadas) 5 large onions […]
Typical Chilean Desserts
In Chile you will find several typical Chilean desserts, many of them pastries. Here are some Chilean favorites, along with links to recipes in English. Alfajores and Chilenitos Perhaps the most popular of all Chilean desserts, Alfajores are cookie sandwiches with a sweet filling. Sometimes the filling is the caramel-like manjar, and other times it […]
