A stranger in a strange land…
Every country has some foods that are instantly recognised as being associated with it – for instance, in England it is going to be roast beef and Yorkshire Puddings, or maybe fish and chips; Japan is probably sushi. France? Maybe Foie gras or cheeses such as Camembert and Brie. Argentina is famous for its meat, … Continue reading “Dulce de leche – Argentina’s iconic sweet spread.”
Well, we’re still here in Argentina. What a fascinating country this is in terms of culture, stunning natural scenery and (best of all) food. I’ve made it my mission to taste everything, try everything offered, no matter how strange it may seem to me… and I have enjoyed every bite. What can you say about … Continue reading “Argentina: a taster of things to come”
You know how some days can go wrong…. and keep on going wrong ? It´s as if the tone of the day has been set. Well, that didn´t happen to us. I went in to work, did what I had to, came home and started cleaning and packing… everything was done quickly and my small … Continue reading “Argentina”
One of the many great things about being married to the Bear is that we can sometimes manage to travel to lovely places together. If he is going to a conference and has air miles that would pay for my ticket, it’s the perfect opportunity for me to go too and then we extend our … Continue reading “Honey and Muscat Wine Jelly and Salt Water Crackers, for blue cheese.”
I love reading. I especially love reading food writing. I think there’s nothing better than reading the story behind the recipe. A recipe just set down by itself doesn’t grab me the way a recipe does when I get to know more about the cook… the reasons why they made that recipe and just how they … Continue reading “Strawberry Pistachio Shortbreads”
….. The Bear and I set off tonight for Argentina! I won’t be cooking but I will be eating. I shall tell you all about the delicious things we find on our travels from Buenos Aires, to the Iguazu Falls, to Salta, to Tucuman. We shall travel on Tren a las Nubes – the … Continue reading “Travelling…..”