The wonders of wine: curiosities and discoveries

The wonders of wine: curiosities and discoveries

PequenaColombiamarzo 31, 2016

Wine is one of the most desired drinks in the world, so today we bring you some very interesting facts that will make you crave now.

1. An allied for your health

Did you know that wine is the best ally to promote your cholesterol? That’s right, the wine raises good cholesterol (high density cholesterol) thanks to substances called phenols, which also prevent bad cholesterol and watch your arteries.

2. A -elixir- antiaging

Current studies show that resveratrol, a component of red wine, activates a protein that promotes health and prevents future aging-related diseases.

It also reduces wrinkles and «recharge» our batteries, benefiting our health. «Never in the history of the pharmacology, has been a molecule that is linked to a protein and active with the speed with which it does resveratrol» explains a researcher at Harvard Medical School.

(Note that regular consumption of wine in moderation and within a balanced diet is recommended).

3. Color

Many people impacts the colors red wine … Did you know that the intensity of color can reveal the origin of the wine?

Darker wines come from more while the lighter warm climates and lighter taste, come from cooler climates.

In addition, depending on the age of the wine, the colors may be changing, the intensity indicates that is aging,

4. No need to be an expert...

To enjoy wine only desire. Combine wine with food can be an art but with practice flavors understand, there are guides that red wines go with stronger meals and whites with lighter as salads or fish meals, are just tips that you can go discovering. The idea is that the flavors always be strengthened but not overshadow!

In our restaurant La Pequeña Colombia Tampa offer a wine with an exquisite selection of red wines, white and rose wines from Argentina, Chile, Italy, Spain, France and California. We invite you to know our menu and delight in a world of unforgettable flavors.

Visit us and make a toast with us, with the authentic flavors of Colombian cuisine in Tampa.

Colombian breakfast Pequeña Colombia restaurant

A tasty day´s start

PequenaColombiafebrero 17, 2016

Breakfast is the most important meal of the day and in Colombia we receive it with unforgettable flavors of great energy.

First is the “calentado”, it is a spontaneous dish, mixing ingredients preparations made the previous day, commonly it contains beans, rice, potatoes and ground beef, accompanied by corn bread and fried egg.

Colombian arepas delicious complete the breakfast experience. There are: corn bread with cheese, choclo, with “hogao” or just accompanied by a crispy chicharroncitos (pork rind).

The chocolate drink always has to be present, it can be preparated in milk or water or can also be cold or hot. Now, if you want to be a bit traditional, your drink may be the traditional and unique Colombian coffee, one of the best in the world.

The options list is long, so we invite you to come to the restaurant Pequeña Colombia Tampa and try our breakfast, we have variety!

From “Calentado” with eggs any style and arepas, or “Calentado” with liver or delicious meats to our different types of arepas, you can accompany delicious drinks such as coffee, chocolate, “agua de panela” or natural juices

Come and start a delightful day with us!

Colombia; delicacies between the sea and sky

PequenaColombiaenero 16, 2016

There is a universe of flavors and own feelings of Colombian sea food. The Colombian Caribbean and Pacific coast are identified by their charm, their joy and flavors of its cuisine, which are really unforgettable.

The coconut rice and fish or fried mojarra are in the top of delights; the starter can be prepared in different ways, salt or sweetened with sugar or brown sugar, however, it makes a different rice and exotic flavor.

Fried mojarra may be accompanied by fried plantains and lemon, that captivates the palate.

Those who love the rice, rice with shrimp is an unforgettable; the flavors of shrimp sauteed in butter and vegetables, make you pleasure with a rich and healthy dish.

Go through the shrimp ceviche, delicious shrimp preparation, tomato, onion, lemon, coriander, usually in tomato sauce or pink sauce; is a delight in Colombia usually accompanied with crackers.

Finally we can not forget the seafood casserole, a supreme dish with prawns, shrimps, fish, clams, squid, coconut juice and vegetable preparation, simply delicious.

Our sea food is so delicious that you raised to the sky …

We invite you to the Pequeña Colombia tampa Restaurant. Ask for our delight sea, we have great variety, from red tilapia , sailor or rice with shrimp, seafood casserole, shrimp and fish in different preparations.

Ah! and in the Pequeña Colombia Express you will find the best ceviche in Tampa.