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Coffee with Legs, Santiago Style
I am leaning on a faux-marble bar waiting to place my order for a simple cortado, espresso with steamed milk, the Chilean version of a half cappuccino. It is 4:00 p.m. and I am in desperate need of an afternoon caffeine rush to push through the stacks of paper on my...
Water to Drink / Agua de Beber
I was born under the sign of Aquarius, the water bearer, in the middle of a storm of frozen water (snow). Perhaps it was coincidence, but since my appearance in this world, water has been a major protagonist in my life. As a child, I wanted to jump in it, play in it,...
What is terroir, really?
One of my favorite wine books is a memoir written by Lawrence Osborne entitled The Accidental Connoisseur. Filled with insights, humor, and brilliant prose, he brings to life the other side of wine: the people behind the wines. This book closely...
Robust & Ready: Coyam 2007
When it comes to pursuit of drinking good wine, sometimes you get lucky enough to stumble upon one of those bottles that hits the price-quality ratio dead on. A wine that year after year gives the same consistency, hovers in the same price range, and has decent...
A Voice from Chilean Society: A Short Video
I want to share this short video documentary (two minutes long) with you guys that a dear friend of mine here in Chile, Jacqueline Fabius, produced. Jacqueline is a gifted photographer, graphic designer, and a budding filmmaker. She's also off in...
Your Next Dinner Party Theme: Chile
Since everybody has Chile in their thoughts this week, why not continue to show your support and throw a Chilean theme dinner party over the weekend? Great idea Liz, but, errr...what should I make? Well, let's do a little primer on Chilean cuisine first and then lay...
Help Chile Rebuild After the Earthquake
Yesterday afternoon I went for a walk. As I walked quietly, I observed the pristine yards in our neighborhood. The mountains turned pink at dusk. On my way home, I saw the first pile of rubble in our area. Images from the south flashed through my mind. Ironically, it...
Why Now is Still the Time to Come to Santiago-and Chile
Yes, you read that correctly. And no, I am not nuts. Let me explain, por favor. While so much of the worldwide media seems intensely focused on the devastation in Chile, please note that many of these images are from the cities of Constitución, Talca, and...
24 Hours Later: Normality in Chile is All Relative
I slept like a baby last night. 10 hours to be exact. I never do that. I awoke at 6:30 am to two soft tremors that rocked the building like a boat. At 8:30 am, it felt like any Sunday morning. Church bells tolled for mass. I was making coffee and then we had a...
Earthquake in Chile
First of all, thank you guys for all your concern. I am touched and really appreciate it. We are FINE. Since there's a general lack of information circulating outside the country right now due to communication, I wanted to post since I am fortunate enough to have...
Thinking Out of the Box: Chilean Malbec
Argentina may be stealing much of the thunder when it comes to Malbec but I have some news for you guys, Chile has some rocking Malbec. AND, it's a 180 turn from our next door neighbor. Let's investigate because this has become a theme of personal interest for me. But...
Holy Humita
Late summer in Chile tends to be one big corn fest. Green vegetables are sidelined and the markets fill up with ungodly sized corn, the size of rugby balls, that are used to make the sacred dishes of these sunny days: pastel de choclo (Chilean corn pie),...
Free Culinary & Wine Tour in Chile anyone?
Got your attention? Hell yeah! And yes, you read that right. I am totally psyched to be let you in on an offer that my culinary & wine tours business, Liz Caskey Culinary & Wine Experiences, just launched for all of 2010. Come on, you knew I made a...
Carnivoral
Today marks the beginning of 40 days of lent and the end of carnival when partying, overeating, sex, and general debauchery have gripped much of Brazil (and NoLa) for the past 5 days before repenting sets in. Although I am not Catholic, it got me thinking if I...
The Most Addictive Substance Known to Man
Thanks to Roboppy for this yummy pic. You may be wondering what that is. No, it's not illegal, although like crack, it will turn you into a junkie. It's not caffeine either, but you will get a buzz--of sorts. Can you guess what it is? It's a sweet, thick spreadable...
The Uruguayan Riviera: Punta del Este
Punta. That is, Punta del Este. Just call it "Punta" to be cool and in the know like all the Argentines, Uruguayans, Chileans, Brazilians, and international jetsetters who flock there each summer from December to February. It's the glamour puss coast where the elite...
Picnic Perfect
Photo Credit: GibaN. The last time I went on a picnic was a very hot afternoon in California. Visiting our friends living in Napa, we first journeyed north to Calistoga to soak and rejuvenate in their famous mud baths. After, we decided to extend the afternoon...
Real Life…Interrupted
At this time of year in Chile, Santiago becomes a ghost town and everybody heads to the coast, far flung latitudes, or the countryside on vacation. In January and February while Chileans head off on summer vacation, we are in full swing with our business. I...
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