Mostly wine related, perhaps a review of one or more wines, or a wine tasting. Sometimes other beverages as well – spirits, or even non-alcohol drinks, if you can believe that!
“The trouble with eating Italian food is 3 days later, you’re hungry again.” – anonymous Buenos Aires – We do have a bit of fun with our various “historical or hysterical” themes at our Casa SaltShaker evenings, but sometimes, I just have the whim to pick some place or cuisine and cook around that, rather… Read More North by Northwest
“…scholars generally assume that the campesinos (peasants), as well as the urban poor, either did not know, understand, or care about the pressing political issues of the day. That is incorrect. Urban and rural popular groups not only knew and understood the advantages and disadvantages of what has been called the social compact of the… Read More Nueva Andina
“Rarity gives a charm; so early fruits and winter roses are the most prized; and coyness sets off an extravagant mistress, while the door always open tempts no suitor.” – Marcus Valerius Martial, poet Buenos Aires – Some of you may remember last year’s Masters of Food and Wine event, which, other than one negative… Read More Rare ≠ Quality
“No hay pirata sin vicio, ni tesoro sin desperdicio. A mar revuelto, ganancia de filibusteros. Los piratas de ojo tapado, dueños de las islas y de los mares amos.” (my translation, with no rhyming: There is no pirate without vice nor treasure without loss. A churning sea is the buccaneer’s profit. The pirates with covered… Read More Redbeard… Visited
“This wine is too good for toast-drinking, my dear. You don’t want to mix emotions up with a wine like that. You lose the taste.” – Ernest Hemingway, Author Buenos Aires – I had the opportunity recently to drop in on the guys who run 7 Spirits, one of the few wine import companies here… Read More A Little Spanish Grape
“The privilege of a lifetime is being who you are.” – Joseph Campbell, author Buenos Aires – I hesitate to start this post off with an apology, because most of those the apology is aimed at probably don’t remember that this event was going to include them. But so be it – I apologize to… Read More Tasting of a Lifetime
“There may be some perfectly nice people who use the word ‘brunch’ but I prefer not to know them.” – Heywood Brown, author Perdriel, Argentina – Up bright and early after, once again, only a few hours sleep – but managed to get down to the hotel’s cafe and make my way through a cup… Read More Three for Brunch?
“When nature exceeds culture, we have the rustic. When culture exceeds nature then we the pedant.” Confucius, philosopher Maipú, Argentina – Returning to the hotel at a reasonable hour around 4:30 or 5:00 p.m. from our steady tasting and lunching, John and I decided to venture out for a stroll around Plaza Independencía, the central… Read More A Foursome Before Dinner