I was there for one reason only: to pray to the Earth for a vision, a glimpse of my soul purpose, the truth at the core of my being… I am not, and may never be, ready to share the visions I received on my Quest. However I do feel called to share the sequence of events that led me here, to where I sit typing this blog post, in the Sacred Valley of Perú. 

Picarones (peek-uh-roe-nays) are nothing less than a culinary wonder of the world. Hailing from Peru, these golden-fried treats… come drizzled with a “miel de higo” or “fig honey.” But it isn’t honey at all—adding to this sweet treat’s mystique…