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 :)
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 :)
ReplyDeleteMay all your adventures continue to be awesome!
Love, Pam
Hi Sandra,
ReplyDeleteI 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