Archaeological evidence shows guinea pigs were domesticated in Peru as far back as 2500 B.C., and had deep cultural and religious significance. Guinea pigs are still a common tool of ritual ...

Guinea pigs are a staple in Peru. Photograph via Shutterstock. Those who remember their childhood guinea pigs fondly may want to sit this one out. Chef Victor Albisu, fresh off a trip to Peru with ...

Peru marks 20 years of the "Peru" guinea pig, a fast-growing breed celebrated as a culinary delicacy. Discover how this genetically modified rodent has become a staple in Andean cuisine.

Rodents are generally the last things most restaurant owners want in their kitchen. But in the larger cities of Peru, chefs are practically fighting over guinea pigs in a restaurant craze that is ...

LIMA, Peru — Rosa Casimiro had always kept a few guinea pigs around the house. But her population started exploding in December. Now the single mother has 220 guinea pigs. And every month she ...

By Merrill Shindler After being closed for several months, El Rocoto is back. You may or may not know of the Gardena restaurant, for it’s the Peruvian establishment that lives in the shadow o… ...

Guinea pigs may be seen as pets in the UK, but in Peru they are an increasingly popular delicacy.

Rodents are generally the last things most restaurant owners want in their kitchen. But in the larger cities of Peru, chefs are practically fighting over guinea pigs in a restaurant craze that is ...