Sparks will fly this Fourth of July, as the USA celebrates its 239th Independence Day and preparation for this year’s three-day holiday weekend is likely to include a special supply run to your local wine shop. After all, what would Independence Day be like without a salute to the reds, the whites, and the rosés! When selecting your 4th of July wines, keep in...
As the 2014 World Cup intensifies in Rio, blood pressures are on the rise, shouting reverberates throughout residential neighborhoods, and more and more soccer fans are finding their voices as they cheer for the Argentine team. What began as a fight that extended across the globe is quickly turning into the “Latin American Cup,” with a surprising number of teams from Central and South America advancing...
Though the empanada in itself is pretty straight forward fare, there are a few uniquely Argentine ingredients that are bound to through you for a loop. First and foremost, let’s talk about the egg. Hardboiled egg is practically omnipresent in traditional Argentine kitchens – you can toss it into a shepherd’s pie, pile it on top of pizza, stir it into a rice salad, and stuff...
Zip lining is all about riding the delicate balance between holding on and letting go. It feels unnatural, trusting a steel cable no thicker than the diameter of a quarter. But that’s what must be done. You must edge your feet to the side of the wooden platform, resist looking down, and let your weight sink into the gentle support of a cable you...
Mendoza wineries come in all sizes – from small family projects without even a street sign to mark the front door, to international heavyweights that attract flocks of wine lovers and international accolades. Norton Winery certainly falls into the second category. This Luján de Cuyo winery is arguably the most famous Argentine winery and offers world-renowned wines and a rather unique twist on the...