High-frutose corn syrup is part of the “trend” of obesity and bulging waistlines in the US—and now (unfortunately) starting in Chile.
What’s Coming Up: Colonia, Uruguay
Just a hop on the ferry across the grand Río de la Plata from Buenos Aires, the charming colonial gem of Colonia on the Southwestern shores of Uruguay, is quickly becoming a favorite getaway to South America’s smallest nation.
Score It! Eat Wine Santiago (2nd Edition) Launches NOW!
The second edition of Eat Wine Santiago, an all-you-need-to-know guide of an ever-changing, on-the-rise city, has finally been released. Don’t hesitate and buy your copy today.
Valparaíso Getaway: What’s New, What’s Cool
Just about every country has its metropolises, farms, and beaches, but not every country has a paradise. Valparaíso (the word paraíso literally means paradise) is Chile’s most captivating, cool, and unique city, clinging to the steep Pacific coast only 140 kilometers...
Turn on the Tap, Please
I love the summer heat. It makes me thirsty. Really thirsty. I drink at least 2-3 liters of water daily--from the tap. I don't do mineral water anymore. I choose tap water, normally passed through my trusty old Brita filter. I have decided to avoid buying bottled...
Kick-Off South American Wines & Foods for Super Bowl Sunday
Ahh the Super Bowl. Football, friends, family, and seriously hearty food. After all, it is the depths of winter (up north) and much of the US is rallying from (another) 12 inches of snow. Down here in Chile, expats are gathering at California Cantina's terrace, a...
Come Discover Argentina in 2011
That's right. 2011 is the Age of Argentina. It's the travel destination on the lips of every foodie and wine lover. Does even putting a Malbec to your lips send you off into dreams of gauchos and beef?. Does the thought of Buenos Aires, a South American style,...
Cheese & Vino, Please
Wine and Cheese. Queso y vino. Le Vin et Fromage. Two peas in a pod. Quite possibly the end all, be all of wine pairing combos. In US tastings and our Culinary Santiago tour, I field the question quite a bit about what wines best accompany cheese, another great...
Top Terraces in Santiago & Buenos Aires
Summer time, summer time. Sweet, seductive, and way too short. To make the most of it, many a summer evening is best spent on a terrace with friends consuming frosty, frothy cocktails or a crisp bubbly. In fact, until relocating to Chile ten years ago (this month!), I...
Chile’s Foodie Frontier: Puerto Natales
The wind is howling. Gale force gusts moan and it sounds like a stampede on the roof. I peer through our hotel room window overlooking the icy Fjord of Last Hope. White-capped swells crash towards the rocky shore, jostling the fishing boats rhythmically....
Eat, Drink, Sleep, Wine
Being in the loop of what's happening on the forefront of luxe wine lodges front here in Chile, Argentina, and Uruguay, I was recently commissioned to write this piece for LAN Airlines brand new IN Wines magazine. It's available on board for all you lucky folks...
Wondering What Wine for Turkey Day? Go South American.
I am back on the ground in Chile after a whirlwind "tour" promoting our culinary & wine tours business and Emiliana Orgánico wines with TV in Florida, cooking classes & wine pairings at Central Market in Texas, and wrapping up everything with the most...
Knack South American Cooking: Bahian Coconut Fish Stew (Brazil)
Coconut milk and fragrant veggies make this one-pot dish a breeze A traditional Brazilian fish stew common in the northeastern state of Bahia, this dish has its roots steeped in the country’s colonial history. The flavorful, savory recipe combines fresh fish, onions,...
Fellow Foodies: Let’s Meet in Texas
While much of the world has been revealing in the collective euphoria following the rescue of los 33 (that’s local lingo for the miners), which we’ve been cheering on 24-7 here in Chile, I have been in a bit of frenzy to get ready for an upcoming promotional...
What is Chilean Cuisine, Really?
I know, I know. Mala mía. Chile's Bicentennial celebration came and went--and I didn't say a darn thing about it on this blog--until now. Really my 18 holiday was wedged between two fun but exhausting weeklong trips for work in the Chilean wine country and Mendoza,...
Knack South American Cooking: Breaded Pan-Fried Steak (Argentina)
Hi guys, I want to apologize for my disappearance from the bloggosphere these past two weeks. I have been on the road in Chile with clients and later in Mendoza, Argentina scouting what's new, and tasting wines, of course. I normally try to stay up to date but I was...
At Your Service
You probably have been in this situation. There's a new restaurant of a well-known chef. It was hard to get a table but you managed to score one. You arrive with your date and the architecture is dazzling. There are beautiful people everywhere and the vibe is super...
Knack South American Cooking: Alfajores, Caramel-Filled Cookies
Buttery layers and sinful milk caramel create a dynamic duo in the Southern Cone's favorite sweet treat A traditional confection found primarily in the Southern Cone (Argentina, Uruguay, and Chile) and Peru, the alfajor arrived in South America by way of the Spanish....
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