You could argue that wine varietal Malbec would be the drink that defines Argentina internationally, however arguably it is actually an aperitif little know to most foreigners called fernet that defines Argentinian drinking culture. What is fernet, why would it be considered the national drink of Argentina and what does it taste like? Answering part... Continue Reading →
What is mate? (hint – it’s not your friend, it’s a drink)
You see mate everywhere in Argentina, in cafes, on planes, on the street, in parks, on bicycles - people everywhere are pouring hot water from thermoses into strange looking cups & sipping this drink through metal straws. What is this drink and why is it so popular? I'll try to explain the what, but I... Continue Reading →
Casamiento Pato y Magui – parte 2
The Church Ceremony and Party! It is not unusual for people in Argentina to celebrate their wedding on 2 occasions. For legal reasons couples are required to be married by a justice of the peace at an official government building, some then also chose to be married by a priest. Magui and Pato's marriage civil... Continue Reading →
