Culinary Trips with TIK: Wines of Argentina
Filed Under Destination Features, Travel Tips, Wines & Spirits Argentina
When talking about Argentinian wines, there is one name to remember: Mendoza! Whichever of the popular varieties of grapes grown in this mountainous land, chances are it is grown in the Mendoza region, which produces over half of the country's wine (although there are other provinces that produce wine as well, most notably neighboring San Juan, La Rioja, and Cordoba). So first, a quick geography lesson. Argentina is the second-largest… Read
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All About Empanadas (and Two Recipes)
Filed Under Food History, Recipes Argentina, Peru
Even with the enormous landmass that is Latin America -- from Mexico down through South America -- and the enormous range of cultural influences, there's one dish you'll find in a lot of these countries: empanadas! This delicious baked, or fried, pastry treat is thought to originate with the Galician empanada of Spain, which dates back to the 1500s and which were traditionally made with chicken or cod fish. But… Read
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Top 4 Reasons to Visit Argentina for a Cooking Vacation
Filed Under Destination Features, Travel Tips, Wines & Spirits Argentina
Argentina is a country of striking beauty and incredible geographical diversity. Its capital city, Buenos Aires, is a vast cosmopolitan metropolis that will charm any visitor. Mendoza, the country’s wine capital in the foothills of the Andes to the west, is a must-see for wine lovers and foodies alike. Here’s our list of why you should visit Argentina on one of our fabulous culinary vacations! 1) Asado Argentines love few… Read
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Wine Wednesday: Malbec Wines Around the World
Filed Under Destination Features, Wines & Spirits Argentina, France
Malbec grapes may originate from the Bordeaux region, but you won't just find wine made with these grapes in the southwest corner of France. After all, these red wine grapes are often used in "blended" wines, including Cahors vintages along the Lot River in France. Malbec is also an important part of the winemaking traditions of Argentina, which tourists can discover during a wine tour and cooking vacation, such as… Read
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