Recipe: Merluza Cancato y Humita en Olla
This hearty Chilean fish dish is easy to make, and ideal for a cold day. The sausage provides a saltiness which is complemented
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Experiences
A Bite of the Atacama Desert
When you think about unmissable food experiences in South America, some places rank more highly on the list than others. Savouring succulent steak
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A Taste of Chile: Cooking in Santiago
Chilean cuisine is somewhat of a mongrel. Unsurprisingly, it is heavily influenced by neighbouring Peru. Perhaps more surprisingly, Italian and German cuisine also
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Taking The Pisco
Little did we know how controversial the humble Pisco would turn out to be. Both Chile and Peru vehemently claim ownership of the
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Recipe: Alfajores
Those with a sweet tooth should be warned – this recipe contains extreme levels of yumminess. There were many things we expected to
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Tasty Tales from Juan Carlos
In the first of our Tasty Tales video series we catch up with traveller, chef and all-round awesome host Juan Carlos. Originally from
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The Argentinian Asado
A traditional Argentinian asado is as much about the coming together of friends and family, as it is about the food. That’s why,
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Wine? Wine not…
Mendoza is home to more than 1,500 wineries. That’s 1,500 reasons to visit, straight off the bat. Responsible for over 70% of Argentina’s
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Our Quest for Coffee
Argentina has so much to offer. From rural beauty to cosmopolitan charm, succulent steaks to wonderful wines. It really is a gem. However,
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Cooking Up a Storm: Making Empanadas and more in Buenos Aires
Empanadas are to backpackers what baked beans are to students. A staple. They are also the most common (and delicious!) street food snack
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