Wines from Chile and Argentina

Latin America is becoming the richest wine region in the world. The South American wine industry, especially Chile and Argentina, is booming. Argentine Malbec has earned a place as one of the most sought after wines of the last five years. Considering that Chile has become one of the largest wine exporters in the world. Seeing the success of these two countries, other South American nations are also exploring this terrain. The result is a continent that is beginning to become famous for more than just stunning scenery.

The amazing success of Chile and Argentina depends on regional factors. The South American ‘wine belt’ is proving to be the best growing environment in the world, which is why the countries in this belt are producing world-class wines that have unique flavors. Visitors from all over the world come here for vacations and winery tours.

Quality has never been the focus of South American countries, but when it comes to wine, it has become their trademark in the global wine market. South American wines have a strong hold on the world’s wine markets, as their prices are reasonable combined with excellent quality.

The value coming out of Argentina and Chile is proving worthy of the impression it is making on the industry.

Mexico: Yucatecan (Maya) Food, Origins, Ingredients and Some Dishes

It may be surprising to learn that the ancient Maya had a profound impact on the eating habits of the modern world. If you happen to go to Mexico, you will discover that many of the food ingredients used around the world have Mexican origins.

Take, for example, chocolates. The Mayans were the first to cultivate the fermented seeds of the cacao tree some three thousand years ago. In those days it was bitter and spicy since sugar had not yet been invented. The Mayans believed that chocolate came from the gods. You can still find pepper or paprika flavored chocolate in Mexico.

Chili peppers were cultivated over seven thousand years ago and still grace almost every fire dish around the world.

The tomatoes came from the state of Yucatan in Mexico. Originally, they were thought to be poisonous. However, today they are part of almost every kitchen in the world.

Vanilla was first cultivated in the state of Veracruz. Later, it became famous as the chocolate drink of the Mayans. It was introduced to Africa and Asia by Spanish and Dutch exporters. Corn, avocados, papaya, sweet potato, and black beans also originate from Mexico.

BBQ in Argentina, connection with gauchos, chimichurri, mate (yerba mate)

Argentine cuisine has a very strong resemblance to French, Spanish and Italian cuisines. It is also one of the largest food producers in the world, producing beef, corn, milk, wheat, and beans. Beef is also a common ingredient in Argentine food.

Certain foods are common in all parts of the country, including carne asada, asado, empanadas, and dulce de leche, however, Argentine food can be roughly categorized into:

Andean cuisine was born in the ancient Andean culture. This Andean cuisine dates back to around 10,000 BC and includes a wide variety of plants and animals. The most important staple foods were various tubers, roots, and grains. The most used meat is guinea pig, dried fish and llamas and dried fish was common.

Argentine food contains higher levels of protein. Grilled meat is a common staple, especially steak and ribs. Goat and lamb are also eaten in Patabgonia. Barbecues are mainly accompanied by a chimichirri sauce made with garlic, vinegar and herbs. In some cases, it also includes chili.

Yerba mate or Paraguayan tea is a herbal drink that is supposed to have numerous medicinal properties. It is made from the leaves of the tree after being dried, roasted, and crushed into a fine powder.

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