The World's Finest
Gastronomy in the Middle of the World
Millions of years ago, way before the Andes Mountains
emerged, sunny days, brisk mornings and rainy nights dominated the
nearby landscape. As the forces of the Earth decided to speak out loud,
eruptions changed the land forever… streams became rivers, and rivers
brought nutrients to new lands. The nearby ocean bloomed with life and
provided a realm of marine diversity. This unique geographic transition
resulted in a group of mountains that trapped moisture as molecules
climbed towards the equatorial sky, and as that occurred, biodiversity
concentrated its power under the influence of natural selection. Eons
later, Man used these lands, and their culture and traditions evolved
too. The result: Ecuador! A land where everything grows and
where sunlight shines brightly for twelve hours every single day of the
year.
The varied foods of Ecuador represent not only the
country's biodiversity, but the traditions of Man around such
diversity. They also show how important is to recognize the courageous
blending of two cultures… Spanish and Inca; a moment in history where
fire met wisdom. Generations later, these traditions resurface in what
Ecuadorians eat.
Today, we are pleased to share with every one of you,
a little more of who we are, what we feel and how we express it. The
food of Ecuador only contributes further to the country's beauty, and as
we savor fish products from the Coast, we won’t easily forget the aroma
of myriad vegetables, meats, or the prism of colors of tropical fruits,
or the flavor of soups, juices, and more. The food you will experience
in Ecuador may not be the way-out exotic, or ayayay-spicy, but it goes a
long way to explain the country's diversity, traditions, textures, and
flavors. Ecuadorians recognise this universal truth. That's why, at
every meal, they will tell you and will tell each other to enjoy it
fully… Ecuadorians say Buen Provecho!
