Ecuador's Culinary & Wine Culture

After 40 years of sharing the Galapagos with the world, you could say we’ve seen it all. But what still amazes us—what always has—is not just the landscapes, the wildlife, or the waters that shimmer like glass. It’s the people. The connections formed across decades.…

Curious about the food scene on a Galapagos luxury cruise? Not all are created equal—some treat meals as an afterthought to the day’s adventure. But at Quasar, we believe that dining should be an adventure in itself, a journey through Ecuador’s vibrant flavors and rich…

Many of our passengers, at the end of their Galapagos cruises and charters, ask our chefs for their soup recipes that are served throughout the week on Quasar Expeditions' cruises. We even get emails upon people's returns home for these soup recipes as people want…

Chocolate is a pleasure, a passion and a global industry. When the Spanish Court discovered that combining New World chocolate with sugar produced such amazing results, they kept it a state secret for 100 years. Thankfully the secret got out and now the entire world…

Summer is officially here! Get those barbecues out and put on an apron, because its time for some “Pinchos de Camaron”. These tasty grilled shrimp skewers or “pinchos de camaron” as we know them in Ecuador, are made with shrimp, marinated in a spicy passion…

Spanish name: Locro de Papa Preparation time: 45 minutes to 1 hour. Servings: 4 to 6 Ingredients: Oil or butter -- 1/4 cup Onion, minced -- 1/2 cup Garlic, minced -- 3 to 4 cloves Optional: 2 aji amarillo (yellow chili peppers) to give soup…