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CBC: Where This Expat Goes When She Is Hungry for TexMex

Posted on March 13, 2011 by MyBeautifulAir

When people ask me what I miss most about the USA (friends and family aside) my answer is quick and decisive.  MEXICAN FOOD.  Isn’t that a little ironic?  Well I don’t know…I never really understood irony. I would just love … Continue reading →

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Parade of Bolivians

Posted on October 25, 2010 by MyBeautifulAir

A walk on a sunny spring afternoon led us to the discovery of a huge parade of Bolivians on Avenida de Mayo. The paraders were dressed up in full costumes made from shiny fabrics that glittered in the sun. Marching … Continue reading →

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The Executive Menu

Posted on September 16, 2010 by MyBeautifulAir

Going out to dinner in Buenos Aires is unfortunately expensive for those of us who earn pesos.  Lunch on the other hand is a worker’s reward!  Restaurants offer a daily ‘menu ejecutivo’, which includes an appetizer, main course and dessert … Continue reading →

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