Make Traditional Empanadas in Mendoza, Argentina
Prior to indulging in one more traditional Argentine asado, we were treated to a lesson on the art of making perfect empanadas. I should not have been so eager for this schooling [...]
Eat Muchos Pork at La Posada del Jamon in Argentina
Apparently, three Argentine asados, at different wineries, in five days would just not do. We could just not let the burping up flavors of chorizo and blood sausage subside. So, we [...]
Attend a Traditional Argentine Asado. Times Three.
I had anticipated eating a lot of meat in Argentina. But, apparently my idea of what is considered 'a lot' differs from the norm in a country where Asado could easily be its alias. Carne was [...]
A Note of Inspiration From South America
I was sitting at the dinner table last night in the personal home of an Argentine winery owner, with his wife and the winemaker, and felt an overwhelming inspiration to write [...]
I’m Going to South America With a Wine Importer. Today.
There are so many incredible wine perks to owning a restaurant, like the private wine tasting at Napa Valley's Trinchero that included a stay at the invitation-only Sutter Home Victorian Inn. That was pretty great, [...]