
How it Started
Like most good stories, this one starts on eBay. After a lifetime and career in Georgia, I was missing the big open skies of the West, where I had grown up. I stumbled upon a farm in San Rafael, Argentina. It was idyllic: abundant water, vast vistas, ancient olive trees. Upon arrival, the farm had already been sold...
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That one bottle...
Something my sons and I used to do when we first came to Argentina. Play a little game of "best wine for the price."We'd go to our local shop and...
That one bottle...
Something my sons and I used to do when we first came to Argentina. Play a little game of "best wine for the price."We'd go to our local shop and...

A celebration of fire, flavor, and community.
The traditional Argentine asado is a celebration of fire, flavor, and community. At its heart are two iconic cuts: chorizo and costilla (ribs). Chorizo, a juicy, flavorful sausage, is often...
A celebration of fire, flavor, and community.
The traditional Argentine asado is a celebration of fire, flavor, and community. At its heart are two iconic cuts: chorizo and costilla (ribs). Chorizo, a juicy, flavorful sausage, is often...

The grandkids still adore Oslo...
Argentina is a peaceful country, with very little violent crime to speak of, and murders are rare. At least where I am in San Rafael.Things are relatively inexpensive, especially meat...
The grandkids still adore Oslo...
Argentina is a peaceful country, with very little violent crime to speak of, and murders are rare. At least where I am in San Rafael.Things are relatively inexpensive, especially meat...

Recipe: Grilled Open Chorizos
Today, we're going to make a tasty recipe from Nico, our tourism manager (who is also a great cook): grilled open chorizos.We’ll need four chorizos, in this case, 100% pork,...
Recipe: Grilled Open Chorizos
Today, we're going to make a tasty recipe from Nico, our tourism manager (who is also a great cook): grilled open chorizos.We’ll need four chorizos, in this case, 100% pork,...

Chimichurri.
Something you grow to crave. RECIPE BELOW. A vibrant mix of fresh parsley, garlic, vinegar, oregano, and a touch of red pepper, all blended with olive oil (the oil here is...
Chimichurri.
Something you grow to crave. RECIPE BELOW. A vibrant mix of fresh parsley, garlic, vinegar, oregano, and a touch of red pepper, all blended with olive oil (the oil here is...

Argentine culture cracks me up
So I'm looking for a pool for lap swimming. *Search for pools. I find different athletic clubs around town. The one nearest me - Club de Pescadores (fishing club). Hmm....
Argentine culture cracks me up
So I'm looking for a pool for lap swimming. *Search for pools. I find different athletic clubs around town. The one nearest me - Club de Pescadores (fishing club). Hmm....