The Covid continues. Son of a biscuit! Every month we keep thinking it is over. And then some news report comes out that says, “DANGER, covid is going to break into your house, steal your underwear, and kick your dog.” So we plod onward. Christmas got cancelled this year. AGAIN. Out of abundance of caution. AGAIN. But whatever. The International Cooking Holiday brakes for no man, pandemic, or party-pooper.

This year we selected Chile. One of my dear friends, Maximilian, lives in Panama and loves to send me pics of his tasty lunches and dinners. So when the choice of Chile spit out of the random country generator, we decided to go for it.

Chile features bold and delicious flavors. Lots of heat and spice. Plenty of vegetables. And a fine amount of tasty cerveza. So much to love. Max was horrified when he found out we were going to cook choclo with no beef, pork, or bacon. (sorry bro) But we used veggie crumbles, tofu, and lots of chili and heat and it come out amazing anyway. Don’t worry, Max. Our choclo was still plenty flavorful and bold.