WINSTON SILL/ Freelance PhotographerDean of the Consular Corps, Arnold Foote (second left), wife, Tricia (left) and daughter Kimberly, wait to get a taste at the Ecuadorian boothe manned by Clelia B. de Hunter.
BY THE end of the event, hot tomales, tostados, ceviche, rice and black beans, empaladas and all the other foods you would expect at a Latin food fair, was a faint memory or a hint of flavour in the mouths of very satisfied patrons.
Saturday's Gastronomic Fair, put on by the Latinamerican Women's Club at the poolside of the Hilton Kingston Hotel, was a culmination of dishes from such countries as Argentina, Peru, Cuba, Panama, Dominican Republic, Colombia Spain Chile and
others.
The event is in its 9th year and is aimed at promoting the culture and traditions of Latin American people. Each country set up a booth and was represented by its embassy. At the Peru booth, there were skewered chicken, tomale, stuffed potatoes and ceviche - a fish dish. Cuba's rice and black beans was almost finished near the end of the event. Of course, the Cuban drink 'Mojito' was a hit again this year. It is a mix of Cuban white rum, sugar, lime juice and mint leaves for additional flavour.
Chile's bread pudding in wine sauce looked delicious as did the lentil fritters of Panama. Mexico had tacos, tostadoas agua de tamarino and of course Corona Beer. But the showcasing didn't end there, there were fascinating jewelery from Dominican Republic, by artist, Damaris Montiel. She was born in Dominican Republic but now lives in Madrid. Beautiful plants were on display and while they were not 'Latin plants' they served to enhance the ambience.
What is a Latin affair without music? So, hot Latin beats were in the air and a few persons danced on impluse. Another point scored for Latin cuisine.
Sonia Morgan
