Happiness as Anarchy #164: Empanadas
What delicious little packages empanadas are! A hand sized pastry pillow encasing a tasty savoury filling. Every part of Argentina and South America has their own signature variety with different fillings, some baked, others fried. I don't know if there is a specific Buenos Aires empanada, but I would agree with other gastronomers that El
Happiness as Anarchy #157: Sculpture
Shape, form, texture, colour, perspective: I'm always drawn to sculpture. The Museo del Arte Moderno has a fabulous and large collection of sculpture (as well as 2D works) from the turn of the century through to today. My favourites were the early 20th century cubist sculptures and the indigenous works, which is no coincidence as
Happiness as Anarchy #154: Watching Chefs Cook
I love a seat at the bar in an open-kitchen restaurant. Casa San Juan has one of these and I had the pleasure of sitting there this evening. Not only were wine and food delicious (an oaked Chardonnay followed by a Pinot Noir by Salentin in the Valle de Uco in Mendoza, accompanying the gnocchi
Happiness as Anarchy #152: Spring days
Early spring brings with it such joy and hope, particularly when the sun comes out after a few chilly days. Everyone seems to be smiling and taking their time as they stroll down the street, hearts brightened by the bright blue sky and verdant green growth. I tried to be virtuous and go to Modern
Happiness as Anarchy #151: Taking photographs
I learned to take photos on my parents' 1970s Pentax SLR. The photos I took (especially on my first trip to Europe when I was 21) are still some of the best photos I've ever taken. There's something special about the weight of an SLR camera that sharpens my eye and makes me frame an