“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… Read More Downtime
“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… Read More The Empire of Cal-Mex Cooking
“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… Read More Pretty Flowers?
“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… Read More A Day of Eating
“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… Read More Peace… Out
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, most of… Read More Duck, Duck…
“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… Read More Art Therapy