Have you ever heard the expression “It’s a small world”? Well, indeed it is! From the cool mountains of the Andean region lies the second largest city and the capital of Antioquia in Colombia called Medellin. Then, we look to the land of wood and water located in the Caribbean Sea, the third largest island … More Treasures of Colombia: Mazamorra or Hominy Corn Porridge (Colombian Street Food)

Planning to visit Colombia in the near future? If so, I strongly recommend a typical drink known to the country’s inhabitants as Limonada de Coco (Coconut Lemonade). This cool drink, I have learned, is originated from the North Coast (La Costa) of Colombia.  Limonada de Coco (Coconut Lemonade) By: Stacy Ann Smith The Northern cost … More Treasures of Colombia: Limonada de Coco (Coconut Lemonade)

Coffee is said by many to be an excellent starter to your day. It helps you to wake and liven you up to start that perfect day. However, Los Rolos or Los Bogotanos (people from Bogota, the capital of Colombia, Los Boyacences from Boyacá and the natives of Cundinamarca – Central Andean region in Colombia), … More Treasures of Colombia: La Changua (Colombian Street Food)

Hi, I am Stacy Ann, a likkle Jamaican girl who has had the opportunity to experience life on the other side of the world. I live and work here in Colombia, where their lifestyle, food, and culture is so similar to ours back home, in Jamaica. Every day is like a treasure hunt. So follow … More Treasures of Colombia: Empanada de Acacias (Colombian Street Food)

No one can deny that the fish dish is a favorite, no matter where you are. Seafood is mostly good for you. In Colombia, we have a variety of options and today, we will sample the Amarillo a la Monseñor or Elevated Steam Fish. COLOMBIAN AMARILLO A LA MONSEÑOR – COLOMBIAN FISH DISH By: Stacey Ann Smith In … More Treasures of Colombia: Colombian Amarillo A La Monseñor (Colombian Fish Dish)