Mendoza, Argentina Feb 4, 2013 Los chocos This was the wine. The Chardonnay was really exceptional. The sweet was v like a sauternes. V difficult to grow here so was impressive.
Mendoza, Argentina Feb 4, 2013 Los Chocos Only took one photo as the location was so small and we were with people we didn't know. Know it's a silly excuse but there it is anyway ! This dessert tasted like Christmas pudding The pudding part was made with the bark of a tree and the cream was infused with cedron leaves. (apparently great when infused with lemon and tea too)
Mendoza, Argentina Feb 4, 2013 Los chocos Full menu as much as I can remember 1. Sautéed sweetbreads in a citrus dressing with a green olive garnish. Served with blackened baby potatoes and peas. Never had sweetbreads before. The idea of them is worse than the taste. I surprised myself by liking it a lot. Like a thin mixed pork and chicken bite. The citrus really helped cut through the fried butter flavour too. Paired with a sparkling rose. 2. Black pudding (morcilla) with a poached ...
Mendoza, Argentina Feb 3, 2013 Superbowl night Spanish tortilla didn't want to work due to lack of potatoes and crazy hot unajustable (?) electric hob and cheap pan. But rather than blame the tools (which of course I've just done !) I made a muddled onion and potato pan dish ! Really rather tasty. Also some guacamole with tomato and onion as I had them and wanted to use them up. The avocados here like in Chile are divine. Want to just eat them on their own. Also they go really far. One b...
Mendoza, Argentina Feb 3, 2013 Six nations Rugby snacks Fresh salad, toasted bread some Parma and a bit of olive oil and balsamic! Also had the leftover lentil chorizo stew from last night so a bit of protein !