Some years ago, between November and February, I made a trip through Latin America and I visited some countries, including Argentina, Brazil and Colombia.
In December, while in Colombia, I stayed
with a Venezuelan family whose house was working as an Airbnb. This family was super nice with me and treated me like I was part of the family. I really felt like I was in home.
In Christmas eve they made a lot of food to celebrate this holiday, and although I don't remember all of the dishes, I remember 'Hallaca', 'Ensalada de gallina' and 'Pernil'.
I tried a bit of every dish, hesitating a little because I've never seen those plates, but when I tried the 'Pernil' it was different. It felt like something magical was happening.
I don't really know how it's made, but it is a baked pork leg with a delicious sauce that I really loved. I couldn't stop eating it and I couldn't eat anything else. I was really focused on that 'pernil', nothing else mattered at that moment. Lol.
I've never ate anything like that again and even though I tried to make it myself a couple times it wasn't the same. There's something in Venezuelan people that let them make magic with their hands while cooking.
Sadly I lost communication with my Venezuelan family, but I keep hoping to met them again someday. It really was one of the best Christmas in my life, even though I was far from home.
Best wishes for you all π
Your story remembered me my trip across Argentina an there I tried an excellent beef meat with spices it was very delicious!
I tried the 'asado' too, really good food. That meat was special. Lol.
Reading this commentary of yours filled me with immense joy that brought tears to my eyes. Tears of happiness because you were well taken care of by my compatriots. Indeed, hallaca, chicken salad, asado, baked chicken, and the majestic pernil are our Christmas meals. I am very glad that you enjoyed them, especially the pernil, and that you felt the love of the Venezuelan. We are like that, cheerful and loving.
Thank you for your beautiful words. I'm sure that the Venezuelan family also remembers you with love.
Happy Holidays!
I have met few Venezuelans, but they were all very kind to me and made me feel part of their family. I am very grateful to everyone.
I hope you can finally have peace and that things get better in your country.
That is what we all hope here, that better days will come, better rulers, and that we will once again be a productive and happy country. If that happens, I will invite you to visit us.
A virtual hug.
It would be a pleasure to go there someday. It is a beautiful country with beautiful people.
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Best wishes, friend
Thank you π Same for you π€