Seven Fires

May 10th, 2010Blog, Foodie Cookbooks, Foodie Gifts0 comments

Gloriously inspired recipes push the boundaries of live-fired cuisine in this primal yet sophisticated cookbook introducing the incendiary dishes of South America’s biggest culinary star. Chef Francis Mallmann—born in Patagonia and trained in France’s top restaurants—abandoned the fussy fine dining scene for the more elemental experience of cooking with fire. But his fans followed, including the world’s top food journalists and celebrities, such as Francis Ford Coppola, Madonna, and Ralph Lauren, traveling to Argentina and Uruguay to experience the dashing chef’s astonishing—and delicious—wood-fired feats.

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Buenos Aires, Argentina

March 10th, 2010Blog, Travel & Tourism0 comments

Buenos Aires, Argentina is a tourist destination which has exploded with popularity in recent years, and it’s not difficult to understand why.  Imagine a combination of South American culture with a strong European heritage within the context of a multicultural, cosmopolitan city.  Buenos Aires is more than just tango or soccer; it is a city with many years of history, a history whose story is told through each of its neighborhoods’ unique architecture. From the very colonial feel of San Telmo to the majestic French air of Recoleta, to the impressive modern skyscrapers of Puerto Madero,  Buenos Aires welcomes you to explore this history with its pleasant climate and proud residents, always happy to show you their personal Argentina.  In addition, Buenos Aires serves as the perfect starting point and home base for your South American travels throughout the vast and varied landscapes and peoples of Argentina, as well as neighboring Chile, Brazil, Paraguay, and even Bolivia.

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