Food can shed a great deal of light on a place's culture, and the arepa is no exception. It's an iconic South American street food that has countless preparation methods, and each has its own story.

If you've ever debated the merits of pupusas and arepas, you're not alone. These beloved Latin American staples have similar roots but vastly different executions, making them equally cherished yet ...

An arepa is a small, round sandwich, about 1/2 to 3/4 inches thick, made out of cornmeal, salt and water. It can be baked or grilled, and is eaten with meals in Venezuela and Colombia. Depending on ...

“A griddled cake made from white cornmeal, salt, and water, the arepa is the alpha and omega of the Venezuelan diet,” said John Broening in The Denver Post. Popular both for breakfast and dinner, it’s ...

As my interests expand because of new relationships and hobbies, I sometimes find the only way to purchase a special ingredient is online. That is what I had to do to find a special cornmeal to make ...

In my travels to survey Utah's increasingly diverse food scene, it's safe to say that I've gone pretty far down the rabbit hole of Central American sandwich culture. Even so, I'm delighted by the fact ...

Let's explore iconic Venezuelan dishes that showcase the country's culinary traditions, from arepas to quesillo, with some ...

Arepas, a staple in Venezuela, can now be found all around the world as people emigrate from the country in search of a better life -- and bring their recipes with ...

Arepas have been a staple in Venezuela for many centuries, and their popularity in the USA appears to be increasing on restaurant and food-truck menus. Might the tasty cornmeal cakes, though, be a ...

Quintessentially Colombian, the arepa is a corn pancake that’s griddled or fried to perfection. How you enjoy them — stuffed with meat or green chickpeas — depends on your region or favorite Bogota ...

Griddle cakes are elemental. Like porridge and roasted meat, they’re ancient preparations, seemingly slapped together at the fireside for as long as humans have gathered around that fire to eat. But ...

Quintessentially Colombian, the arepa is a corn pancake that’s griddled or fried to perfection. How you enjoy them — stuffed with meat or green chickpeas — depends on your region or favorite Bogota ...