I have no interest in eating at a restaurant named after a gland.” – a local friend Buenos Aires – … and, I understand that. On the other hand, sometimes words have more than one meaning, and in this case, the dual entry is the genus of an herb. Thyme to be exact, and the… Read More Pictures that Need a Thousand Words
In 1992 the steelhead trout, Salmo gairdneri (the species named in memory of Meredith Gairdner, a 19th-century naturalist) was reclassified in the genus Oncorhynchus (“hooked nose”), and mykiss (a Siberian word for the species). There are two races, both native to Western North America. The common name of the freshwater O.m. is rainbow trout, a… Read More It Was… The Salmon Trout
“Art is much less important than life, but what a poor life without it.” – Robert Motherwell, Painter, Printmaker Buenos Aires – Martín Baquero’s cooking is simply impressive. That’s it. I should stop now and just post the pictures. Maybe with the names of the dishes. Of course I won’t, I can’t stop myself from… Read More The Food’s the Thing
Thank God for tea! What would the world do without tea! How did it exist? I am glad I was not born before tea.” – Sir Philip Sidney, 16th Century British poet, critic, and statesman Buenos Aires – Apparently, for some out there, SaltShaker has become a part of the morning ritual. Mine as well,… Read More Taking Tea
By sheer coincidence, it’s been a year since I made my long post on the spam I received over the preceding month. I’ve taken to ignoring 99.9999% of it, as is necessary these days. But now and again, one comes by that catches my eye for one reason or another. This morning, the following actually… Read More My Ship Has Come In…?
I’ve only been here three days and there’s a shooting. I know you’re my agent, but this place is fantastic. It’s like Gone With the Wind on mescaline. Listen to me, they walk imaginary pets here, Garland. On a fucking leash. And they’re all heavily armed and drunk. New York is boring!” – John Kelso,… Read More Midnight in the Jardín of Good Eating