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Burn Baby Burn: Francis Mallmann
Francis Mallmann. If you don’t know his name, take note. He’s South America’s most famous “celebrity chef” with restaurants in Mendoza, Buenos Aires, and outside José Ignacio in Uruguay. He’s well known yet low profile. A seemingly chilled out, laid back guy...
Knack South American Cooking: Crab Pie
Let´s start this week with a savory, creamy, Chilean-style crab pie baked to perfection. Blue crabs are abundant year-round on the rocky shores of Chile’s rugged Pacific coast, fed by the chilly Humboldt Current. Purplish blue and about 4 to 6 inches long, their white...
Where in the World is Liz?
Tonight, I jet north to the USA on a three-week whirlwind tour for our business, Liz Caskey Culinary & Wine Experiences. I will be traveling across the Northeast starting in my hometown of Lancaster, Pennsylvania, followed by Washington DC, New York City and...
MENDOZA, ARGENTINA (in pictures)
They say that a picture says a thousand words. Here are some of our favorite takes of Mendoza that encapsulate its beauty, charm, and lifestyle. Above, on the international highway from Chile high in the Andes; and snacks at an olive oil tasting where we try native...
Divine Perfection: Fresh Fig Salad with Sheep’s Milk Cheese
If there’s one fruit that claims my total devotion, that fruit is figs. We are blessed in this Mediterranean oasis to have many fig trees adorning the countryside around Santiago and in the Central Valley. They grow into shady, majestic trees which bear...
Montevideo: Cool & Coming Up, Part II
Let´s continue where we left off yesterday, moving deeper into Montevideo culture, because who doesn´t love killer architecture, delicious food (hello medialuna!) and beach heaven? Parque Rodo and Punta Carretas Parque Rodo refers to the neighborhood and the park...
Montevideo: Cool & Coming Up, Part I
These days, Uruguay seems to be on everyone’s lips. Last weekend The Wall Street Journal declared Colonia and Carmelo a “great escape”. Celebrity Chef Bobby Flay also took refuge from the harsh northern winter in Uruguay during their summer season. What is it about...
Peruvian Creamy Yellow-Chili Chicken
Shredded chicken with ground walnuts, cheese, and chilies is a flavorful main dish. A fundamental of Peruvian creole cuisine, this dish known as Ají de Gallina in Spanish, is a hallmark. Its roots are firmly placed in the country’s colonial history when Lima was a...
Want to Tango in Argentina?
All it takes is the first, melodic chords from the bandoneon of a tango to take me to Buenos Aires, and Argentina, no matter where I am in the world. Before moving on, may I invite you to click over and tune into La Cumparsita, one of the most famous and...
Spicy, Garlicky Shrimp in 1, 2, 3
Hi Guys, this is an exciting day to share with you! This is the first of twelve food and wine pairing videos I did in conjunction with Emiliana Orgánico winery, one of the leaders in sustainable and organic wines in Chile. Last May during two days, I let...
Message in a Bottle
Wines are made in every corner of this world. Fermenting grapes is, essentially, something that you can do following a number of predetermined steps, anywhere on the planet (in theory), by anyone who understands the basic process. However, what really makes...
Neighborhood Watch: The Renaissance of Bellavista
The neighborhood of Bellavista has evolved and matured while keeping that same bohemian flare that the area is known for.
Smash Fear, Learn Anything according to Tim Ferriss
At 33, Tim Ferriss has written two best-selling books called The Four Hour Workweek and The Four Hour Body, speaks five languages including Japanese & Spanish, and holds a Guinness record in tango spins.
Ditch the Dairy
The dairy industry has convinced us since birth that a balanced diet must include dairy, but if you yearn to see that six-pack again (or for the first time) ditching the dairy is key.
Reinventing Its “Heritage”: Santa Carolina
One of the lesser known classic wineries in Chile, alongside heavy hitting names like Concha y Toro, Cousiño Macul, and Santa Rita, Santa Carolina is celebrating 135 years as a winery and has made a major transformation in its product.
Dejunk Your Kitchen—and Life—of HFCS
Say goodbye to high-fructose corn syrup for good and watch that body fat melt away.
The Dirtiest Four-Letter Word: HFCS
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.
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