A lot of you probably know that beef is one of the most important agricultural products in Argentina. I don't know exactly what the science of it is, but something about this climate and the grass they eat and the way the cows are raised makes it the most tender, rich beef you've ever put in your mouth. So el asado, which translated more or less to cookout or barbecue, is a big deal here, and just like a barbecue in the States it's a good excuse to get a lot of people together and share some beverages and eat too much. I thought I'd share a few photos of the most recent asado I went to. The first is Jonathan from Colombia getting the fire ready in el asador - almost every house has a big brick structure like that for making asado in the back yard - the second is the huge platter of ribs we were about to cook, the third is my three French friends Isabella, Bautiste, and Manuel, and the last is us enjoying the finished product. From left, Chiara, Isabella, Bautiste and myself.
Until next time everybody - thanks for keeping up with me and emailing and Facebooking regularly. Hearing from folks really helps stave off the homesickness so keep it coming.
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