Cholita Linda

So you’re probably wondering what or who is this “Cholita Linda” anyway? Well, let’s start with the name.

For as long as I can remember, my Peruvian born mother was called Chola or Cholita, but it wasn’t until I got older and the name was given to me that I came to understand it’s meaning. The term itself has many meanings, but it is commonly used in Peru as a term of endearment. A “Cholita” is a girl of native or mixed heritage and “Linda” means pretty or sweet. Used among friends, family and neighbors, it is a warm reference also commonly used to describe indigenous women selling their goods at the markets. No matter who it’s being used to describe, Cholita Linda is used in affection. It’s sweet, it’s warm and it’s given in love. It is the perfect representation of the food we cook.