Week 29: Argentina

Argentinian beef is world-famous. The most popular method of serving it is as an asado (Argentinian BBQ) wherein many different cuts of beef and organs are grilled over charcoal. Organs? No thank you. But beef and "other meats"? Yes please!

We chose beef, but not Argentinian, per se. And freshly made chorizo. We grilled it all up with some token vegetables (zucchini) and topped it all off with chim chiminy chim chiminy chim chimichurri.

And speaking of musicals, Have I said too much? There's nothing more I can think of to say to you. But all you have to do is look at me to know, that every word is true. Don't cry for me Argentina! The truth is I love your food. All through my wild days, my mad existence, you kept your promise, your food's delicious!

Chimichurri sauce (aka Jean's new favorite condiment):

• 1/2 cup olive oil
• 1/2 cup red wine vinegar
• 2 garlic cloves, crushed
• 2 tablespoons each, inely chopped parsley, oregano, cilantro
  
• 1 tablespoon yellow onion, minced
• 1/2 teaspoon paprika
• ½ teaspoon chili flakes

I'm sure we'd love the Andes Mountains, as their mints are delicious.

Cristina Kirchner, is the current President of Argentina, and the first female president of the country. She is the wife of former President of Argentina Néstor Kirchner. [Insert Clinton joke.] In 2008, she was ranked by Forbes as thirteenth of the 100 most powerful women in the world. Don't worry--you haven't heard of many of the other 100 women either. Condi was #7, Hillary #28, Oprah #36.

A study of those in Buenos Aires apparently showed that their Spanish is spoken with an Italian accent. Si? Si.

The top producers of wine in the world are Italy, France, Spain, the U.S., and fifth is Argentina. Si? Si. Its annual per capita consumption of wine is also among the highest. The Argentinian Province of Mendoza produces arguably the world's best Malbec. Si? Si.

I want to go to there.