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A Weekend Escape--Escapando por el Fin de Semana

Last weekend, this was the view from our front steps. In Colorado, by February, even if we don't have much snow, everything is brown, leafless and bleak. A person starts to feel cooped up and long for some time outside,... Continue reading

Posted Mar 4, 2013 at From Argentina With Love

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Supper Club at the Casa Azul

In the style of Argentina's puerta cerrada (closed door) restaurants, we warmly welcome you to our home (affectionately known as the Casa Azul by friends and family) one night a month to guests for an unique and intimate dining experience.... Continue reading

Posted Feb 7, 2013 at From Argentina With Love

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Video: Making Gnocchi with Esteban--Video: Preparando Ñoquis con Esteban

Just in time for the 29th--a video with a gnocchi recipe so simple, even a five-year-old can make it! I recently shot a series of technique videos, and in this one, my son Esteban teaches ME how to make Ñoquis... Continue reading

Posted Jan 28, 2013 at From Argentina With Love

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Empanadas in The Huffington Post!

Wow! I am so honored to be included (twice!) in a round-up of Empanadas on The Huffington Post Taste Blog! I am in great company, the slideshow they created is amazing, and my mouth was watering just looking at all... Continue reading

Posted Jan 23, 2013 at From Argentina With Love

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Celebrate the Flavors of Argentina: A Wine and Food Pairing

Fried Empanadas are just the beginning. Let's call them a gateway food.... On Thursday, Jan. 24, I'm partnering up with sommelier Ashley Vaughters to present an evening of tastes of Argentina--beginning with fried cheese empanadas and a sparkling Argentine wine,... Continue reading

Posted Jan 22, 2013 at From Argentina With Love

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El Patio de Babushka

"My brother wants to take us to lunch today," Guillermo announced as we were sitting at my in-law's green kitchen table, tearing into a brown paper bag of pastries from Al Pan Pan. "He knows of a farm where the... Continue reading

Posted Jan 15, 2013 at From Argentina With Love

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A Visit to Lasater Ranch--Una Visita a la Estancia Lasater

A couple of Sundays ago, we were honored to get an invite to the Lasater Ranch, where our gracious host, Alex Lasater (above) treated us to an outstanding day on the prairie. Lasater Ranch is located on 30,000 acres of... Continue reading

Posted Jan 6, 2013 at From Argentina With Love

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Classes in January! Clases en enero!

WOW. Or perhaps I should say GUAU. So many exciting projects to keep me busy are brewing this winter and spring, but most exciting of all are the events and classes! Will you be there? I hope so! Take a... Continue reading

Posted Dec 21, 2012 at From Argentina With Love

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Pancitos Dulces--Mini Panettones

I had quite a different post planned out when I baked these tiny pan dulces. One about the thrill and warmth of the season, giving, the tradition of these yeasty sweet breads, and my two little ones just bubbling with... Continue reading

Posted Dec 19, 2012 at From Argentina With Love

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Suckling Pig in a Clay Oven at Grandpa's House--Lechón al Horno de Barro en la Casa de los Abuelos

Fire is primal--the first and most basic way to cook. Since the beginning of time, it gives man the power to control his food. It is also by far (smokers, barbecues, ovens and other technology be damned) one of the... Continue reading

Posted Nov 27, 2012 at From Argentina With Love

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Homemade Tarta Dough (and Corn Tarta)--Masa para Tarta Casera (y Tarta de Choclo)

When I started this blog years ago, the foods of Argentina were foreign to me--I blindly tested a recipe, often without much of an idea of what the end result was supposed to taste like. After all, I was making... Continue reading

Posted Nov 20, 2012 at From Argentina With Love

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The Vineyard at the End of the World Book Giveaway!

If James Bond drank Malbec instead of Martinis, he would be in this book. At first, I'll admit, I was skeptical--would I be interested in reading a whole book about the history of Argentine wine? But reading this book is... Continue reading

Posted Nov 13, 2012 at From Argentina With Love

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Fried Cheese Empanadas--Empanadas de Queso Fritas

As the old adage goes, "patience is a virtue". Why is a patient person more virtuous than the average person? Because no one has any patience, or at least patience is something that has to be cultivated, not a natural-born... Continue reading

Posted Nov 8, 2012 at From Argentina With Love

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Empanadas in the Oregonian!

Aren't these emapnadas just mouth-watering? They came from a pizzeria in Buenos Aires on our last trip there, and we ate them in one sitting, while admiring the 'repulgue' code indicating what different fillings awaited us inside. Pretty clever if... Continue reading

Posted Oct 11, 2012 at From Argentina With Love

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Fall Classes at the Seasoned Chef Cooking School

Back by popular demand, we've added two new classes this fall at the Seasoned Chef. Hope to see you there! The classes are intimate, hands-on, and a fun way to learn how to cook something new while you meet new... Continue reading

Posted Oct 9, 2012 at From Argentina With Love

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Tomato Jam--Dulce de Tomate

What do you do when your sweet Argentine husband confesses that he's homesick? If you're like me, you find that food--while never being quite like the real thing--brings you pretty close to home. And having that comforting flavor of home... Continue reading

Posted Oct 2, 2012 at From Argentina With Love

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Linzer Torte (Pasta Frola) with Almonds--Pasta Frola con Almendras

Back in 2008, when this blog was a baby idea of sharing recipes from our life in the U.S. and Argentina, I wrote about Pasta Frola. Many of the recipes I made came from my mother-in-law, Florencia's, kitchen as I... Continue reading

Posted Jul 25, 2012 at From Argentina With Love

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Colorado Public Radio Interview with Ryan Warner!

Thank you, Colorado Public Radio! It was my pleasure to be interviewed by Ryan Warner, host of Colorado Matters, for his show. The topic of conversation was the Yum! guide I wrote last year, featuring Aurora's wonderful ethnic and independent... Continue reading

Posted Jun 21, 2012 at From Argentina With Love

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Pionono de Crema con Palmitos--Hearts of Palm and Crème Fraîche Pionono

Americans are masters of 'small talk'. The weather, the game, politics...quipped to both strangers and friends alike in grocery store aisles or pre-school pick-up. This superficial conversation allows us to connect with our fellow man and yet remain uncommitted. In... Continue reading

Posted May 8, 2012 at From Argentina With Love

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Tarta de Ricota--Ricotta Tart

I first discovered tarta de ricota at Dün Ken, one of our favorite bakeries in Mendoza. Since then, I've been working on perfecting my own version at home, and I think I've just about got it down. Tarta de Ricota... Continue reading

Posted Apr 19, 2012 at From Argentina With Love

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Women Write Now!

Always wanted to write, but aren't sure how to get started? Dabble is a unique way to learn--their affordable one-time classes give you the chance to share your passion, meet new people and learn something new! I'm thrilled to be... Continue reading

Posted Apr 11, 2012 at From Argentina With Love

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5 Make-Ahead (and Freeze) Argentinean Favorites

So many of my favorite Argentinean recipes, however delicious, can be rather...time and labor intensive. Meaning, there is no way they are making it to the dinner table on a weeknight if I'm making it that same day from scratch.... Continue reading

Posted Apr 4, 2012 at From Argentina With Love

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Ñoquis del 29; A Family Tradition--Una Tradicion Familiar

Recently, I read an article entitled 'Helpful Hints for Successful Parenting'. Among the suggestions: "Share the things you love with your children...Teach him that his environment is filled with things that have meaning to you. As he grows, give him... Continue reading

Posted Mar 29, 2012 at From Argentina With Love

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Bomboneria "Bombonella", Buenos Aires

When we stumbled across this chocolate shop in Buenos Aires, it was love at first sight. The window display was like a brick wall of bars personalized with messages of all kinds. White, milk, or dark chocolate, they can be... Continue reading

Posted Feb 17, 2012 at From Argentina With Love

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Heart-shaped Alfajores for Valentine's Day--Alfajores en forma de Corazon por el Dia de San Valentin

Valentine's Day--you can love it or hate it. We've all gone through Valentine's Days alone or heart-broken, Valentine's Day days head-over-heels, Valentine's Days spent with girlfriends on the couch watching a weeper or out to dinner ignoring the holiday. Even... Continue reading

Posted Feb 13, 2012 at From Argentina With Love

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