How does one eat like an Argentine? The stereotypical (though hardly untrue) reply might be: “With lots of meat.” Argentina is known for its plentiful herds of cattle grazing its verdant plains. In the higher altitudes of Patagonia, flocks of sheep roam and Patagonian lamb … Continue readingHow to eat like an Argentine
What looks like a croissant, tastes almost like a croissant but isn’t strictly a croissant? Breakfast time in Buenos Aires, where locals enjoy nothing more than a cup of coffee and a pastry. The pastry, in our case, is a bowl of what appears to … Continue readingHalf a moon for breakfast
It’s still dark outside when we are picked up from our hotel. El Calafate is a touristy town, with an always bustling ski resort ambience, but at this hour everything is quiet. Serene. Nature is at its best when people are still in bed, not … Continue readingThe breath of a glacier