La tortilla de papa, a classic dish in Argentina best described as a potato omelette. From what I have observed here in BA, many cooks fry the potato, mix it with beaten eggs and bake it in the oven or covered on the stove.  As great of a method as...

Situated on the coast about 4 hours south of Buenos Aires lies Mar Azul, a small beach town covered in pine trees.  It’s the perfect winter getaway for those who don’t want to be bothered, with anything.  High season runs from November- March where the cabañas and restaurants are stocked with tourists and their screaming children escaping...

Family dinner this week was at my place instead of la madres.   I tried to emulate her hosting skills by having EVERYTHING prepared before the doors swung open to the first arrival. Hors d’oeuvre were plated, waiting patiently to be eaten. Candles were lit, table was set, wine decanted....

In celebration of my soon to be visit to New Orleans (NOLA) I will be hosting a small po’boy party in an attempt to bring some Creole into the lives of my BA friends. Most Argentinos are unfamiliar with Creole-Cajun fare so tonight they will be sampling a Vietnamese inspired...

FRIENDS VISITING = EATING AT THE BEST RESTAURANTS IN BUENOS AIRES Thursday was La Cabrera for lunch then dinner at Las Pizarras before heading to Chascomus for horseback riding under the full moon.  Saturday was the whole pig asado, the BEST asado I’ve ever had.  Tuesday was an UNFORGETTABLE dinner...