From Market to Skillet

I'll be super happy to get back to my healthier routine and lifestyle. Twenty-four days is a long time to be living it up! My bike is calling and so is intermittent fasting. Two more days of this decadence.

Friday morning put us into Puerto Montt. It's a large, developed city in the Patagonia coastal region, often called the salmon capital of Chile. A small group from the ship hopped an excursion bus and headed to a municipal market to meet Chef Richard Knobloch. At the market, we helped Chef shop for fresh fish, produce, herbs and spices. From there, we had a short ride out of town to Puerto Varas. A cool little town, modern and friendly, on Lake Llanquihue overlooking Volcano Osorno. A beautiful setting.

Our group watched (and some helped) Chef prepare a three course lunch at the Bravo Cabrera restaurant. The ceviche was sublime. The just caught seafood was expertly prepared and presented. The beet soup with kelp and smoky spices was surprisingly tasty. Farm fresh blueberries in a yolk, wine and honey foam was a perfect finish. An authentically local meal and day to remember!