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No need to be snarky! If you've seen it, you've been lucky! I've never seen rhubarb here at any time of year. I have asked time and time again at various verdulerias (including mercado del progresso) and they either shake their heads sadly or have never heard of it. I have seen something...

You can get the Cepita "premium" apple juice (it says 100% juice on the front, and is just apple juice and water, it comes in a gold box--the other stuff has corn syrup, etc. in it) from just about any grocery store for around 6 pesos. I haven't seen any fresh pressed apple juice here, though...

mmm! and one thing above all stands out in this list to me that I miss like crazy: Rhubarb!! Oh the things I'd do for some damn rhubarb. :p

I especially miss THai and Mexican and other ethnic foods like Indian the most. I also miss good bread and good beer. To me the "North American" food category doesn't really capture what "north american" food is to me (green bean casseroles? sloppy joes? reminds me of those garish recipe...

Godiva, what a heartbreaking story!! I'm so glad that there are people like you out there with kind hearts to rescue a dog like that. It is so sad that there's a culture against spaying/neutering here (something about curtailing masculinty?!) as we can see the results and the poor animals...

I like your attitude, Ber, and wish you all the best in your transition back to your homeland. After living in another country (or countries) for so long, it's easier to see the world full of possibilities and places to live. I hope that you can keep some sense of your multicultural sense that...

Hi Brent. I have lived in BA for 5+ years and spent a month and a half living in Santiago. I'm certainly not an expert on Santiago, but sounds like with the focus on the outdoors and active lifestyle combined with your lack of interest in nightlife that Buenos Aires really won't suit your...

cityofforkingpaths, when did you live here last? I've been in Buenos Aires for over five years now, and living on a very strict budget for the last year and a half. Most recently I rented an unfurnished apartment at local prices on a 2yr contract with a garantia. I spend a bit more than...

I'd agree with Philip that if you budget for $1200USD (or ~732 pounds) a month will be the minimum that you need to prepare for (that might provide a little cushion should you need it). Since you said you want to rent a shared apartment that will likely cost around $400-500 dollars (for a...

Sorry if this is going to sound harsh, but... I see so many posts about recurring topics that I jut have to say something. This site has a TON of information on it, and learning to use the search function will yield results aplenty (for this and many other questions that might occur to you)...

Hi Reina, no, a couple of posts up people posted about finding edible coconut oil (I like to use food grade on my skin, but cook with it too) but am curious about the price. I've asked in Barrio Chino and they definitely do not sell it in any of the 3 grocery stores where I asked. Thanks...

I agree with Nikad and think that while it IS more effort, it's more a matter of getting into the habit than anything. I make nearly everything from scratch and have learned to become a pretty good cook (if I do say so myself) since I've been in Argentina. One of the benefits also is that you...

Ryan is also excellent with color, and as long as your personalities jive (mine did) you can have a lot of fun at your appointment. You can find his contact info by searching this site.

Increasing incidents of this combined with inflation are a huge reason why people are leaving BsAs. I have recently heard of two sets of friends of mine being targeted *because* they are foreigners, one of whom was pregnant, held up with a gun, and had to let me inside her house where they...

Oh wow, I'm so sorry that this happened to you! were you alone? walking around? No matter what it's an awful, shattering experience to be robbed, especially when a weapon is involved (I was robbed at gunpoint in my first few months here, and like Lee was on edge for weeks afterwards). I'm...

Mhenna--how much did you pay for 365 coconut oil down here?? Rihornos, that sounds like body grade not food grade coconut oil to me--did you eat it?

They are sold pretty much everywhere. Depending on where you live you can find them in chinos or bazaar type stores, even Coto sells them.

I love coconut oil, but the kind that you'd use for cooking is not to be found here (at least, not to my knowledge but I'd love to know if anybody finds it). I've found body quality coconut oil in small jars (in china town), but again it's not food grade and doesn't seem to really be of high...

It always amazes me when I read comments like this. Have YOU ever been to a "leftist" rally in the States? I'm afraid it's got absolutely nothing to do with "looting and burning businesses". In fact, when I have been to rallies/protests (this whole right vs. left/two party system makes me a...

Yeah, I would say that's a good approximation. Some months more, some less. We did well to stock way up on cans of refried beans (processed, yes, but I need to not have to prepare for a day to get a midnight quesadilla when I need one! ;) ) well over a year ago when there was a threat that...