Category Archive: Books

Patagonian smooth-hound

Could a cooler name for a fish exist? It was labelled gatuzo at the supermarket’s fish counter. Also known as Mustelus schmitti or Narrownose smooth-hound, I was thrilled to bits with this exotic discovery until… Continue reading

Tarts & quiche

Just because they’re yum. Pastry is a favourite any time of the year, but here in Buenos Aires tarts and quiche are easier for me to cook in winter when having the oven… Continue reading

Dreams

One of the books I bought at the excellent second-hand English language bookstore in San Telmo – Walrus Books – keeps a daily eye on me from the pile of books next to the… Continue reading

Seneca & rainbow

This morning’s rainbow/arcoíris was the first thing I saw as I pulled back the curtains, there at half past eight and gone by nine. A glorious and humbling treat to start the day with.… Continue reading

Saturday’s shawarma

Today we greeted the return of the Falcon. JP’s red motorbike has been off sick since the accident on 1st December. We missed her enormously. To celebrate, we took her over to Medio… Continue reading