A tasty video from Argentina: Making Empanadas 
- by Chef Melissa
- November 25, 2006
- 11:25 am
Places to Visit in Buenos Aires: Belgrano Market
I was lucky enough to have Sonia Belostotzky as my guide in Buenos Aires. She organized a very interesting tour of the most colorful Markets, bakeries, butcher shops and other locations just for foodies. Next time you visit the city of "Good Airs," Buenos Aires, send me a mail and I'll be happy to provide you her contact information.
Although Argentina is mostly known for the great wines and scrumptious meats, I would say their culture in its totality is an ongoing worshipness to all things edible. No doubt is the land of the gourmets, and the perfect place to explore, and learn.
Enjoy the photos!
Aren't these veggies gorgeous? Purple artichokes, asparagus, endives, onions, mushrooms. Ahhh!
The Fish stand.
- by Chef Melissa
- November 17, 2006
- 8:05 am
Smoked Ostrich Carpaccio + Etchart Cafayate Cabernet Sauvignon (2004)
Simply delicious, what a find! I was greately surprised when I found the little deli during our last day in Colonia del Sacramento in Uruguay, just a few hours before we took the ferry back to Buenos Aires, Argentina. Exploring every inch of the cozy place, like a child would do in a candy store, I was in total state of bliss. Then, almost when my basket was close to the top, filled with all kinds of local spices, herbs, locally-made alfajores and marmalades...there I found the shiny, elegant stand that impecably showed off the delicious delicacy. I suddenly was in "smoked ostrich heaven."
So now you know where I've gotten this precious meat.
I have heard there is an ostrich farm here in Panama, somewhere in the countryside. One of these days I'll visit them, BUT, in the meantime...I've plenty. ;D
The basic recipe to prepare Ostrich Carpaccio could be found HERE. To add my personal touch I added some balsamic vinegar and served it with baby greens. If you are a Parmesan cheese lover like me, just add as much as you want.
From the Wine Tour - Discover New Wines:
Etchart Cafayate Cabernet Sauvignon (2004) - Etchart, Argentina
Here the traditional Calchaqui winery re-initiated by Pernod Ricard has reached an elevated mark in high-altitude Cabernet Sauvignon, a worthy legacy from Jose Luis Mounier for the house in which he worked for so long. With its overwhelming price-quality ratio, this great wine will help show the world that Argentina has other wonders besides Malbec and other optimal terroirs besides Cuyo. (Vineyards, Wineries & Wines of South America 2006 - 70 Top Wines)
Cabernet Sauvignon is one of the world's noblest of grapes. You will find this red wine to have an aristochratic character, with such an intense perfume, and an essence with overtones of raspberry and other wild berries. Enjoy with hard cheeses, grilled steaks, and in this opportunity: Smoked Ostrich Carpaccio with baby greens.
Have an extra-tasty week!
Best,
Melissa
Tags: argentina, food blogs, cookingdiva, cooking, panama, recipes, food & drink, food, chef melissa
- by Chef Melissa
- October 22, 2006
- 2:35 pm
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