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You are studying Spanish in Argentina; the CARNE (meat) capital of South America, where fresh pastas with meat balls, pizza with pepperoni, and steaks the size of soccer balls are readily available and affordable at every local restaurant, and the only downside to it all is that… you don’t eat meat!  How are you [...]

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Argentina is known for its fabulous foods, especially for all the delicious sweets and baked goods that are found in the countless deli’s located on almost every block throughout the city.   One of the most famous baked goods that you will find is called Pasta Flora, a traditional pastry filled with different flavors of jam [...]

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Yerba mate is a hot herbal tea that is enjoyed by many South Americans, and in Argentina, is often a daily experience, shared with friends and family.
Yerba mate or often just mate is a distinct species of holly that is found in the subtropical areas of Argentina, Chile, Paraguay, Uruguay, and Brazil, and is [...]

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For any Spanish student in Buenos Aires this winter, we encourage you to spend at least one day/night a week preparing an Argentine dish, drink, or treat.  We know it is easy to go out to eat but creating your own argentine recipe and then bringing home that recipe will put a little bit of [...]

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If you are studying Spanish in Buenos Aires you will have surely noticed that there are many cakes, pastries, cookies, pancakes, and many more sweet-related foods that have this caramel coloured condiment added.  This deliciously sweet condiment is a staple in the Argentine diet and no visit to Argentina should go without trying this sweet [...]

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For any Spanish students in Buenos Aires this winter, we encourage you to spend at least one night at home in order to cook a traditional Argentine meal.  We know it is easy to go out to the many trendy and delicious restaurants in the city but creating your own argentine meal and then bringing [...]

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For any Spanish students in Buenos Aires this winter, we encourage you to spend at least one night at home in order to cook a traditional Argentine meal.  We know it is easy to go out to the many trendy and delicious restaurants in the city but creating your own argentine meal and then bringing [...]

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For any Spanish students in Buenos Aires this winter, we encourage you to spend at least one night at home in order to cook a traditional Argentine meal.
One of the most eaten foods in Argentina, filled with a myriad of different ingredients, including beef, cheese, ham, chicken, and veggies, is the very famous Empanada. Empanadas [...]

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For any Spanish students in Buenos Aires this winter, we encourage you to spend at least one night at home in order to cook a traditional Argentine meal.  We know it is easy to go out to the many trendy and delicious restaurants in the city but creating your own argentine meal and then bringing [...]

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