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Most Cotos, Discos & Jumbos carry the Philadelphia brand cream cheese. Instead of paying through the nose for a north american brand cream cheese, we have found that Queso Crema by La Paulina is a worthy substitute and makes fabulous cheese cakes and dips. Mendocreme is an OK substitute for...

Hi David, Sorry to hear about this. Is there a thread on the forum that covers what happened to you and how you were harrassed by the city goon squad?

The Portero for your building should know how to extract your blown fuse. Beyond that, I would not mess with the "crabtree" or you are likely to get a good shock. 220 volts tingles quite a bit....

I had the same problem with their website so I went to Migraciones to get an appointment. After three different attempts, the immigration employee got me my appointment. When I came back for the appointment, they told me I didn't need the appointment and that I sholud have gotten in the line for...

I use Xoom all the time. I had to get the CDI number & registered that with Banco Frances along with my passport number. Now when I need cash, I simply transfer it from my US account and receive pesos at Banco Frances. Though, I have never been able to receive more than $2500 at a time...

I have always had good luck with the Saeco brand espresso machines. I would just make sure the unit has a variable steam wand control as that will give you the most flexibility in steaming your milk and or cream for different beverages.

You can find Cassia powder at the Asia Oriental Market in barrio Chino on Mendoza avenue, between Arribenos & Montanenses. It is on the top shelf of the spices aisle toward the fish counter. It is sold in plastic shaker bottles that look kinda like the McCormick brand found in the states. This...

Interesting recipe posted above but it seems kind weak for my tastes. I have been experimenting with the recipe here and really like the results- http://thehowzone.com/how/Making_Ginger_Beer/5 . I made a few of my own modifications because I LOVE strong ginger taste. It also has the added bonus...

Our friends in Barrio Chino have responded to our incessant questioning for Maseca for tacos! I purchased a kilo of "Harina para Tacos Mexicano" for 12 pesos and used a generic maseca recipe I found online. After a bit of experimenting with rolling them out and cooking them on my cast iron...

Too bad they do not explain what the cuts are compared to the ones we are used to in other parts of the world.... The translation sites trying to tackle this subject are sorely lacking. For example, I was looking for beef brisket. I found a meat packer in CF that called it "Cojote" on their...

If you can do it in person, you will save time, hassle & money. Set an appointment at the DNREC website, arrive for the appointment, pay for Expedited Service (overnight) and return the following day to pick up your docs. Done.

Rease, please inform us of the logistics on the picnic site. Are there tables & chairs? Shade? Thanks!

Count us in on the picnic. We'll be bringing brisket & a side dish. Nos vemos! -Mike

I want it! Thanks!!!

We were thinking of showing up for the picnic and were noticing that no one is talking about bringing meat so we are wondering if this is meat free (vegetarian) event? Thanks, Mike

Hi 2GuysInPM, It was an amazing evening for Mike and I, thanks for asking. It went well, with no major problems or screwups. Next Wed (12/7/11) we will be back with a bit more visibilty and more menu choices. Of course, it didn't go as planned... I'll post on that when I get time. Skip

Thanks Vanessa! We have corrected the recipe & our website! You rock, baby!:cool:

Thanks to TheBlackHand, Lucas, Claire, CaptainMcD, jb5 for the kind words of support and the great response to what we are doing! We are so excited and are busily preparing for the big day coming up oh so soon.

Thanks for RSVPing. We look forward to seeing you there!

Here are some things that have happened to me and my partner since moving to Argentina almost three years ago that will be of interest to Food & Drink Aficionados. It is kind of a long story, but there is a big finish and if you read to the end you will be glad you did. My partner, (Mike) & I...