Updated in 2016. Slap another steak on the parrilla, because it’s time to get down with some Argentine meat. Known as the land of beef, Argentina is a leader in the carnivorous world with one of the highest beef consumption rates on the planet (local porteños scarf down a yearly average of more than 140 pounds of cow […]
Curry in a hurry
Fat Pasta, Skinny Pasta
For those who are not regulars in the kitchen, and you want to impress someone for the first time with your cooking, there is one secret ingredient that will never disappoint – BUTTER. Unfortunately, I learned this the hard way and when I first began cooking up a storm, I also ate my way through […]
Veggie Burger and Bulgur
Florencio Bistró & Patisserie
On a small cobblestone street behind the British Embassy in Recoleta you can find the cutest little café bistro you ever did see. Florencio (Francisco de Vittoria 2363) fits only about 10-15 people with 5 small tables inside and one small table outside on the sidewalk. The menu includes items like sandwiches, tartas, baked goods, […]
The Perfect Chocolate Chip Cookie
Buenos Aires food prices soar with no food to buy
Brownies, two ways
What kind of brownies should I make? Dulce de leche to porteño-ize, or cheesecake to yanki-nate? Both? Done. You would think that taking on these tasks would be moderately time consuming, indulgent, and messy. Maybe. But the hardest part was finding the main ingredients: cocoa powder and high quality semi sweet baking chocolate.
Big MAMMA
Oh, how I crave a corned beef sandwich from a real, authentic deli… I would do anything for a mile high stacked Reuben, all seasoned bagels with cream cheese, a complete lox plate, big kosher dill crunchy pickles, smiley face or black and white cookie yummm. My jew gene has definitely been in full force, […]
