Grill until the cows come home November 26, 2013 Fernando Larroude, master griller at steakhouse Gaucho, on how to treat a piece of meat EVERY time we have a barbecue in Argentina, we call it an asado and every time we have an asado, there is always a chimichurri rub. You can use it to baste the meat or as a marinade before you [...]
Dish of the day November 26, 2013 Fernando Larroude’s Steak & Chimichurri STEAK Cut of tapa the ancho (topside rib eye) Rock salt CHIMICHURRI RUB 1 Spanish onion 1 red bell pepper 2 bunches of coriander 1 bunch of parsley 4 garlic cloves Olive oil Sherry vinegar Aji molido (chilli flakes) Salt & pepper METHOD STEAK Ask your local butcher for an [...]
Five of the best Argentine wines November 26, 2013 Phil Crozier, director of wine at Gaucho, picks his favourite bottles from the menu Vina Patricia Malbec 2010 From Gaucho’s own vineyard in Lunlunta, Mendoza. Rich, with dried flowers and ripe black fruits, a touch of bitter chocolate and sweet spice to finish. Price: £17.50 Passionate Wines Demente 2011 A field blend of Malbec and [...]
Our fitness challenge is hotting up as the end nears November 25, 2013 As the City Fit Challenge nears its nail-biting conclusion, we check up on our intrepid participants City A.M.’s City Fit Challenge – in partnership with Danio, Danone’s high protein yogurt of substance – is nearing its conclusion and our participants are giving it their all to see who can come out on top in the [...]
Diet expert November 25, 2013 THE POWER OF PROTEIN FOODS Protein seems to be the nutrient du jour – the topic on everyone’s lips. But did you know that most of us eat more protein than we need to on a daily basis; so how can high protein foods actually benefit weight loss? The key is to understand how to [...]
Reliable? Certainly. Cool? Not quite November 25, 2013 Skoda has built a strong reputation on its solid, dependable cars. Now it’s aiming for something more stylish SKODA’S transformation under the stewardship of Volkswagen Group has been nothing short of remarkable. In 15 years it has evolved to become one of the best-selling car brands in Europe. It is also one of the most [...]
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Discovering the entrepreneurial spirit behind Argentine wine November 24, 2013 Laura Ivill travels to Mendoza in Argentina to experience the wine-making journey from humble grape to fine-dining staple DRAW a line on the map from the bustling streets of Buenos Aires west across Argentina’s interior and you reach the soaring 6,000-metre peaks of the Andes. In the foothills, the low-rise sprawling city of Mendoza lends [...]
Hungry for more? You will be November 21, 2013 FILM HUNGER GAMES: CATCHING FIRE Cert 12a | By Simon Thomson Three Stars THE HUNGER Games: Catching Fire is a story of survival and defiance in a dystopian future, where children are forced to fight to the death for the entertainment of a ruling class, which uses the spectacle to hold the masses in fearful [...]
Get undercover this winter with these luxury umbrellas November 20, 2013 TED BAKER DRIPDOT WALKER UMBRELLA £40 You’re sure to stay completely dry with this extra large umbrella from Ted Baker. The wooden handle looks smart with geo-print on the inner side. tedbaker.com ALEXANDER MCQUEEN GOLD-TONE SKULL HANDLE UMBRELLA £395 Scare away the rain with this skull umbrella from Alexander McQueen. net-a-porter.com PAUL SMITH UMBRELLA BLACK [...]