SaltShaker

  vacation is having nothing to do and all day to do it in.”
- Robert Orben, magician and comedy writer
Carmelo, Uruguay – So those of you who follow along things like our Twitter feed and Facebook page know that Henry and I slipped away last weekend for my birthday. It was some much needed time [...]

 At the peremptory request and desire of a large majority of the citizens of these United States, I, Joshua Norton, formerly of Algoa Bay, Cape of Good Hope, and now for the last 9 years and 10 months past of S. F., Cal., declare and proclaim myself Emperor of these U. S.; and in virtue [...]

 If there is anywhere a place that encompasses the perfect match of climate, soil, costs, human resources, and, above all, freedom for creativity and minimal bureaucracy to hinder the genuine development of a new and exceptional viticulture, that place is undoubtedly Argentina…Argentina’s potential for wine making is amazing and the diversity of its future prospects [...]

 Life itself is the proper binge.”
- Julia Child
Buenos Aires – I’m getting a bit behind on my posts, but this week looks relaxed enough to catch up on quite a few waiting in the wings. Jumping back to last Wednesday and an invitation to guide a friend and writer on a bit of a whirlwind [...]

 I think at the beginning, it was more of a chic thing to do for the very rich. But then as sushi was made more available to the general public… the fear factor of it broke down.”
- Sang Woo, author
Buenos Aires – When I wrote about Sushi Pop and Che Sushi, and have written about [...]

Sometimes we just don’t want to go out for brunch. And huevos rancheros fit the bill yesterday….

 Oh, how I love duck confit. The crisp skin, the unctuous flavorful meat. There are few things better. Seriously. It’s up there with bacon.”
- Michael Ruhlman, Notes from the Food World
Buenos Aires – Private party this last week for the coaching staff of U of Chicago’s men’s and women’s basketball teams, [...]

 Art therapy is of assistance mainly as a distraction from an individual’s problems. The problems do not go away purely from painting but give the brain a respite and a chance to fill the eyes with colour and form.”
- Sarah Cannell, artist
Buenos Aires – I was sitting around on Thursday afternoon, my lunch plans having [...]