Erik Trinidad is a freelance writer, whose written work has appeared on Condé Nast Traveler, National Geographic Travel, Discovery.com, Saveur, Cooking Channel, The Huffington Post, and Epicurious.
Sancocho: A Panamanian chicken and vegetable soup
Panama's version of the ubiquitous Latin American soup is a nostalgic panacea of poultry and produce that is both restorative and celebratory.
Poisson cru: A simple raw fish salad from French Polynesia
The raw fish salad, made with tuna and plenty of crisp vegetables, differentiates itself from poke or ceviche by way of fresh coconut milk.