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PICTURE THIS: You fell in love with a foreigner and you’re moving abroad. You’re dreading saying goodbye to friends and family. But there’s one more thing: you’re an Argentinian (or not, maybe you are just living there). Anyway, there’s something else that’s just as hard as starting over: LEAVING MATE & DULCE DE LECHE BEHIND. That 's right! For someone who has tried the sweet taste of Argentine cookies, bizcochos and alfajores, food is not something to be taken lightly. And when it come …

Did you know that Mate can also be flavored? Yes! There are plenty of options to choose from if you don’t enjoy the classic taste of Yerba Mate, and today we’re a going to explore a few of them so you can select which is best for you! Historically, it is said that the typical and classic way to have a Mate is with hot –not boiled- water and without any sugar. In this post we explained how to prepare the perfect mate, and in this one a little list about the different categories of Yerba Mate you …

One of the things that make Argentina famous is our great Asado, and yes, we won’t discuss that, but have you ever heard about our Argentine candies? We already talked about Alfajores, and other famous sweet treats. Now is the time for the sweet, sugary, syrupy candy that is engraved in every Argentinean heart.A thing you have to know is that if you ever visit our country, you must leave your healthy diet behind and practice the art of self control. We have Kioscos (little shops where you …

Is there anything more delicious than two soft and crumbly cookies, filled with a creamy and smooth Dulce de Leche, covered with the most delicious milk chocolate? Your answer will be: probably another two soft and crumbly cookies also filled with creamy and smooth Dulce de Leche but sugar coated instead. Or maybe filled with a sweet and flavorful quince jelly? Yes, all of them sound perfect. The variety of Alfajores right now is endless.They are definitely one of the main reasons life on e …

One of the top concerns for an Argentinean before expatriating to another country is the worrying question: will I get yerba where I am going to?With an average of 6-7 kilograms of consumption per year per person, this could turn into what could be the worst abstinence for us, considering it is our number one habit. Ask any of us how long can we go without it? It’s no imaginable a life without this good friend.I believe it safe to say that every morning, most Argentineans go to heat up some wate …