Johanna Competes for Miss Peru

**Bacchus** · #1 02-18-2008

Johanna posted this on her myspace blog a few weeks back:

Miss Peru 2008
Hello Guys,

I am writing this blog to officially let everyone know that I am competing in the Miss Peru Universe 2008 Pageant taking place in Lima Peru April 16th. I will be representing all Peruvians living in the United States as Miss Peru USA. I am very happy and honored to have this chance to represent the thousands of Peruvians residing in the US. I am working very closely with L4TC as my platform charity. I look forward to helping many in Peru with this great organization.
Thank you for all the support and nice comments i have been getting.

Johanna Botta

I wonder if Johanna is snacking on the family pet (know in South America as cuy) during her stay in Peru? I hear it tastes like chicken, although I am not adventurous enough to find out...

Peruvians consume an estimated 65 million guinea pigs each year (not that there is anything wrong with that!)
Update: Johanna confirmed that she does not eat guinea pig.

Corals Rack · #2 02-19-2008

she looks hot, like a fantana popsicle.

**Bacchus** · #3 02-19-2008

Originally Posted by Corals Rack

she looks hot, like a fantana popsicle.

A fantana popsicle? Don't think I've ever had one of those either. Does it taste like chicken too?

**Stacee_Danielle** · #4 02-20-2008

okay, seriously? They eat guinea pigs??? That is sooo... I don't even know what to say...

BamaBelle · #5 02-20-2008

Originally Posted by stacee_danielle

okay, seriously? They eat guinea pigs??? That is sooo... I don't even know what to say...

Some people in the world would say the same about us eating pigs or cows. I agree, though, I don't think I could eat that! I wonder if it would be good if we didn't know what it was, though! gag!

**Bacchus** · #6 02-20-2008

Originally Posted by stacee_danielle

okay, seriously? They eat guinea pigs??? That is sooo... I don't even know what to say...

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I'd maybe want some ketchup, or A1 Sauce?
Seriously though, they probably laugh at us for keeping these tasty "rats" as pets!

Ecuadorians commonly consume Guinea pig meat is high in protein and low in fat and cholesterol, and is described as being similar to rabbit and the dark meat of chicken. The animal may be served fried (chactado or frito), broiled (asado), or roasted (al horno), and in urban restaurants may also be served in a casserole or a fricassee, sopa or locro de cuy, a soup dish.Pachamanca or huatia, a process similar to barbecueing, is also popular, and is usually served with corn beer (chicha) in traditional settings.

[ via Wikipedia ]

**Stacee_Danielle** · #7 02-20-2008

ummm, eww the thing still has its freaking eyeballs, I get that they are rat like animals but I am still grossed out...I would rather have a pet rat then have to eat one.

**Bacchus** · #8 02-20-2008

Well all this food talk is making me hungry and a quick search on google turned up an enticing recipe:

Fried Guinea Pig (Ayacucho-style)
CUY CHAQTADO

1 guinea pig, de-haired, gutted, and cleaned
1/2 c. flour
1/4 - 1/2 t. ground cumin
salt and black pepper to taste
1/2 c. oil

Pat dry the skin of the guinea pig and rub in the cumin, salt, and pepper. Preheat oil. Dust the carcass with the flour and place it on its back in the oil, turning to cook both sides. Alternately, the guinea pig can be cut and fried in quarters.

Serve with boiled potato or boiled manioc root, and a salad of cut tomatoes and slivered onions bathed in lime juice and a bit of salt. Have cold beer on hand.

I think I am going to head over to the local pet store and grab lunch (one for me and one for Zeus!)