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Sattva: Conciencia Vegetariana

Posted on October 31, 2010

Once a vegetarian in this meat friendly city, I used to have to do a lot of extra work making sure I wasn’t served a former furry creature. Me: “Esto no tiene carne? Soy vegetariana.” Puzzled mozo: “No, no tiene carne. Tiene jamón, pollo, pescado, sangre de animales…” Even though vegetarians aren’t a common thing […]

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Protected: TEST: Aperoltivo Time: It’s Picada O’Clock at La Alacena

Posted on August 29, 2010

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El Galpón Market Orgánico

Posted on July 28, 2010

Hidden down a desolate Chacarita cobblestone road between rusted abandoned train cars and the Federico Lacroze station, you will find El Galpón, one of the few co-operative farmers’ markets in Buenos Aires that specializes in organic and natural locally grown products.

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Product of the Day: Approximately 16 Squeezed Oranges

Posted on July 20, 2010

Read the ingredients listed in many of the favorite Argentine juice brands, and you will have a tongue-twister of Spanish chemicals to pronounce. Packed with cavities, rainbow colored dyes, and all around artificialness, it is almost impossible to find a natural alternative.

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Go-To Barrio Favorite: Bâraka

Posted on May 25, 2010

Homemade food, large portions, family recipes, good prices, high quality products, inventive non-typical argentine menu, natural health conscious items – some of the many reasons why I love Baraka (Gurruchaga 1450, Palermo Soho).

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