The spice of New Orleans

Down in the South we have more than salt and pepper on the table. Introducing, Tony Chachere’s, the spice of New Orleans. Tony Chachere’s Creole Seasoning is the #1 most common kitchen product throughout the state of Louisiana.  Many at home cooks will not season their food with salt and...

LizaNola

March 2, 2012

THE MOST popular dish in Buenos Aires

If you can prepare a milanesa you will have no trouble scoring an Argentine boyfriend. And ladies, don’t fear, a milanesa is simply a cutlet as we sudo-Italians like to say. Generally milanesas are of cow or chicken heritage and are 99% of the time served with potatoes that are...

LizaNola

February 22, 2012

Mexican bolillo bread & bread tips

Bollilo bread,  a popular Mexican bread with a crunchy crust and a soft inside similar to a french baguette. Most commonly used to prepare tortas (Mexican sandwiches) and molletes, a tasty breakfast dish that involves beans, chihuahua cheese, pico de gallo, and the option of crumbled Mexican chorizo. I’ll take...

LizaNola

February 21, 2012

Valeria del Mar, Argentina

If you’re wondering why all the mom and pop shops in Buenos Aires are closed throughout January and February it’s because they’re all at the beach for summer vacation.  And it’s very possible they’re at Valeria del Mar, one of the top beach destinations for us city folks. <3 <3 <3...

LizaNola

February 14, 2012

2011 recap

I know I’m late for the best of 2011 list,  but fortunately for me I live in Argentina and that’s how things roll down here in latin america. When I first moved to this porteño capital Marce told me, “Liza just wait, this isn’t the states, things take a lot longer...

LizaNola

February 14, 2012

Asado de cerdo entero, the whole pig

As most of you know Argentina is known for their asado.  These asados generally include-  chorizo, morcilla (blood sausage), chinchulin (intestines), giant chunks or beef, pork (if you’re lucky!) and maybe a classic Argentine salad of iceberg lettuce, tomato, and onion.  However if it’s a special occasion they might leave...

LizaNola

February 6, 2012