Argentina – The Unvegan https://unvegan.com The Unvegan Sat, 20 Feb 2016 07:35:18 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.7.5 Cristina Fernandez: Unvegan Hero https://unvegan.com/heroes/cristina-fernandez-unvegan-hero/ Tue, 02 Feb 2010 19:50:11 +0000 https://unvegan.com/?p=5220 No related posts. ]]> -
Get some with pork.

Apparently in South America, there is no need for Viagra. According to Argentinian President Cristina Fernandez, all it takes is some porking…err…pork. The Cleveland Reader reports that, “…she spent a satisfying weekend with her husband after eating barbecued pork.”

She thinks it tastes a lot nicer than a Viagra pill and I’ve never heard of anyone having a 10-hour hard-on after chowing on some pig.

Argentina is much better known for their beef and lamb, but pork could gain some headway with the huge endorsement from Fernandez.

So for trying her best to help the pork industry and having some great time with her husband after eating pig, Cristina Fernandez, you are a true Unvegan Hero!

(via The Cleveland Leader)

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Strange Meats: Bife de Lomo https://unvegan.com/strange-eats/strange-meats-bife-de-lomo/ https://unvegan.com/strange-eats/strange-meats-bife-de-lomo/#comments Mon, 04 Jan 2010 22:17:45 +0000 https://unvegan.com/?p=4944 Related posts:
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Couldn't just bring the whole cow?
Couldn’t just bring the whole cow?

If you live in Argentina, Bife de Lomo isn’t exactly a strange meat, but anyone traveling there from the US is bound to find this cut of beef strange. No, it isn’t from some strange part of the cow, and is in fact essentially the same as a Filet Mignon, but this Argentinian beef should never be confused with the typical Filet Mignon. Weighing in at at least 12 ounces, this beef simply melts in your mouth, saving you all the annoying time associated with chewing and allows you to get more meat in your mouth faster.

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No no too sexy.

Perhaps even more impressive than the size is the fact that they are able to cook this meat so perfectly. roksa. Considering this beef is 1 1/2 – 2 inches, thick, you might expect this to be completely raw inside. Thankfully the Argentinians have figured out how to cook it just right.

This particular Bife de Lomo comes from a restaurant called Happening in Puerto Madera, Buenos Aires, which has a great view of the Rio de la Plata.

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Who wants seconds?

Costing about 13 bucks, this beefy feast was a steal and could be found even cheaper in other parts of Buenos Aires. Not only was it a great price on its own, but since it was so big, it provided the meat for steak sandwiches the following day.

Stranger meats can certainly be found in Argentina, but Bife de Lomo is one worth eating again and again.

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Strange Meats: Patagonian Lamb https://unvegan.com/strange-eats/strange-meats-patagonian-lamb/ https://unvegan.com/strange-eats/strange-meats-patagonian-lamb/#comments Mon, 07 Dec 2009 18:26:58 +0000 https://unvegan.com/?p=4704 Related posts:
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A little stretch before eating at Don Pichon.
A little stretch before eating at Don Pichon.

The Asado beef of Argentina is world renowned and delicious because of the fertile lands of The Pampas. Yet, when you begin to head south towards the end of the world, beef takes a backseat to lamb. In the land of Tierra del Fuego and Patagonia, Patagonian Lamb reigns supreme.

Don Pichon in El Calafate specializes in this special type of lamb. Perfectly situated on a little hill, the restaurant affords incredible views of the

Unbeatable views at Don Pichon.
Unbeatable views at Don Pichon.

snowcapped mountains and evergreens. In a lot of cases, restaurants with pretty views rely upon their views to draw in customers rather than their food. Don Pichon isn’t one of these places. Although the restaurant is obviously classy, there is no pretentiousness in their wood and glass design. Then, once you see the lamb being stretched and smoked in the middle of the restaurant, you realize this isn’t going to be the kind of lamb or restaurant you’re used to.

A perfec pile of meat at Don Pichon.
A perfect pile of meat at Don Pichon.

The lamb is presented in a beautiful pile of meat and tastes even better than it looks. Down here at the end of the world, the lamb tasted like it was from out of this world. One bite of this meat makes one forget about the existence of regular lamb chops. All too often, lamb can be dry and cooked incorrectly, but at Don Pichon, the lamb is as tender as a Filet Mignon. Working promo code 1XBET for 2021 for free:$130 Bonus. The current list when registering on the official website of the company. For a free bet and a showcase of promo codes. Where to get and where to insert promo codes is described on the page. The code must be used when registering on the official website of the 1xbet office (promo codes for the coupon are for a free bet, located at the very bottom of the article). The current 1XBET Promo Code for today is free! How to enter the promo code 1xBet when registering in 2021. The only downfall is the low meat to bone ratio on the ribs. In the end, though, quality and scenery rule all at Don Pichon.

Some meaty bones at Rio Serrano Hotel.
Some meaty bones at Hotel Rio Serrano.

Across the border to Chile, Patagonian Lamb continues its dominance. This time it is at the Hotel Rio Serrano in Torres del Paine. Sure, hotel food is typically overpriced and unfulfilling, but Hotel Rio Serrano doesn’t succumb to these shortfalls. Although not as pretty as Don Pichon, this lamb makes up for lack of beauty in sheer quantity. The ribs here are loaded to the bone with meat and each bite is more tender and delicious than the last.

Almost like lamb chops at La Tablita.
Almost like lamb chops at La Tablita.

Finally, back in El Calafate, Argentina, there is time for one last meal of Patagonian Lamb. This time La Tablita was the restaurant of choice. Of all the lamb eaten so far, this one came closest to tasting like lamb chops back in the USA. This definitely didn’t rock the taste buds like some of the other lamb, but being like lamb chops isn’t necessarily a bad thing. These were some of the meatiest lamb chops ever seen and didn’t sacrifice taste to reach that end.

One last look at the meats from Don Pichon.
One last look at the meats from Don Pichon.

Patagonia is a lamb lover’s paradise and it’s really hard to find bad lamb down there. A fresh rack of lamb is a great way to finish a rough day of climbing glaciers and stalking penguins and cormorants.

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