Dustin Luke Youtube star Age: 32 Lives: Belgrano • You are an enduring Youtube star in Argentina, have sponsors, published a book and also a have a marketing agency and production company. Which of these activities do you enjoy most? Which of your activities is […]
Foto of the Week: Amateur ‘Workers” Graffiti
On Labor Day, or el Día del Trabajador, amateur graffiti in San Telmo depicts an image of workers on the wall of the ‘Union for Light and Strength.’ A quote by Juan Domingo Perón reads, ‘That every person produces, at least what they consume.’ Ironically, in celebration of Labor Day, the Workers’ Movement-affiliated group took […]
Foto of the Week: The Last of Debt ‘Vulture’ Graffiti
Soon-to-be-vintage political graffiti near the Argentine Congress depicts ‘vultures’ in reference to Argentina’s protracted foreign debt debacle. Argentina recently ended its decade and a half-long battle with foreigner creditors led by Paul E. Singer of NML. Former president Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner battled with the bond holders her whole presidency dubbing them ‘vultures’ and alienating […]
Argentina Christmas Desserts & Sweets
Argentines are legendary golosos (dessert lovers), and it’s no different at Christmas, with fruitcakes, nougats and chocolates making the rounds. Pan dulce somehow doesn’t suffer the same bad reputation as its northern counterpart, fruitcake, so it remains an after-dinner or merienda (tea-time) favorite during the holidays. Panettone is a specialized Italian-style citrus flavored bread with […]
Argentina Christmas Food Guide
Christmas eve in Argentina lands in the midst of the scorching summer, so holiday spreads are heavy on cold appetizers. Everyday standbys such as meat and cheese platters, empanadas, and migas, (crust-less finger sandwiches) make an appearance, but Argentina’s Christmas culinary tradition is focused on salads, fancy finger foods and special holiday dishes from the […]
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