Thursday, September 17, 2009

Eating In Argentina



Since yesterday we've had, what I lovingly call "seattle weather". Overcast, gray skies and light rain. People here are ready for Primavera/Spring :) They badly need the rain, we are surrounded by dirt and the songs of birds, it´s time for some green!

I´ve taken advantage of the weather to be lazy...I know, already I'm not working so how can I be any more lazier (sp?is it a word) I think my sister was right, the longer I stay, the more my "ingles" will suffer.

Eating in Argentina is an experience, coffee shops hardly sell you a cup to go. Drinking coffee is a
sit down occassion...even if you don't eat anything else.

For the most part, whether in the city or the country, here is how an Argentine eats:
Breakfast - Coffee black or with milk or MATE, a gaucho typical green tea
8:00-10:00 with FACTURAS /their donut equivalent but more European in style
or toasted/crackers with butter & jam.

Lunch 2 hr/3hrbreak/ If they can, people go home to eat and take a nap.
13.00-17:00 Most stores close during these hours.
If you look at their plates you´ll think it was dinner time.

Today's lunch / as per above picture is called PUCHERO=Beef Stew

PM Snack Called MERIENDA - Whether at home or out and about, you take about 30min.
18:00-20:00 to drink a "Cafe con Leche" and some cookies, or a beer with a mini sandwich.

Dinner Another big meal ..but that I mean... they COOK again...
21:30-23:00 Typical dinner could be a steak and potatoes or a pasta dish
It's very common to linger even longer at the table, especially during the
week-end hours.

The secret to their svelte physiques I think ..is WALKING...lots of walking!

PS: the 24 hr military time is used throughout Argentina...no A.M nor P.M here

A few more food pictures can be found by clicking below..promise to add more soon

These is the... SEE FOOD DIET...Look at the dishes I´ve been exposed to during my visit, but with the benefit of not gaining an ounce. Wish I could say the same :)

2 comments:

  1. Sandra!! Me encanta su blog, y las fotos tambien (sorry, can't type accented letters on the macbook!). Your relatives sound wonderful, the empanadas look beautiful, and your entry has me wanting to eat like an Argentine :)

    May all your adventures continue to be awesome!
    Love, Pam

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  2. Hi Sandra,
    I am so enjoying reading your blog and following all your adventures! How cool to be able to reconnect with your relatives in the land of your birth! Wish I could be with youl---laughing and peeing all the way!!!!
    Enjoy! Will continue to follow your blog. Looking forward to getting together when you get back.
    xox
    Deb

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