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Update – World Poetry Day

Yesterday morning I read in our local newspaper „El Pais“, Montevideo, the following article: mié mar 22 2017 04:02 Uruguay se sumó ayer a la tercera edición de la jornada mundial “Al Aire Libro”, una instancia abierta de lectura en … Weiterlesen →

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World Poetry Day

Today is World Poetry Day, every year on 21st of March. It is a celebration of poetry for everyone, everywhere: from assemblies, bus queues to hospitals and zoos. It’s a day when poetry takes to the streets. It’s a chance … Weiterlesen →

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Teddy Bears For Sale 1-20

All shown prices are in US$. All conditions are excellent – near mint, except it is stated otherwise. Manufacturing years are the early 1990’s. In case you like to purchase more then one item ask for discount. I will also … Weiterlesen →

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Collecting Teddy Bears 2

The Teddy Bear. Originally, stuffed bears were referred to as simply browns or just bears. In November of 1902, the President of the United States, Theodore Roosevelt (who’s nickname was “Teddy” for good friends), an avid hunter, went on a … Weiterlesen →

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Ombu and Street Art Uruguay

Visiting recently my „house winery“ Bracco-Bosca and chatting with the lovely owner, Fabiana Bracco, brought up the idea between us to write an update to two different articles I posted in the last year. The question is how do they … Weiterlesen →

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Beef Stroganov – 2

Beef Stroganoff. The first recipe for Beef Stroganoff appeared, in an English language cookbook, in 1932, but its popularity didn’t blossom until after World War II.          The Baroque Church of the Synaxis of the Mother of God in … Weiterlesen →

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Beef Stroganov – 1

Filetspitzen Stroganoff Geschnetzeltes Stroganov Filetto Stroganoff Beef Stroganoff or beef Stroganov Estrogonofe Vlees a la Stroganoff Saute de Boeuf a la Parisienne Filete de ternera con salsa de champinones y nata and many more terms of this one dish are … Weiterlesen →

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La Fonda Montevideo

Almost 2 years ago I stopped posting restaurant reviews. There are already so many and often better then mine. This one here doesn’t need my opinion but I think it deserves it. Last week I visited the restaurant La Fonda … Weiterlesen →

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Margarita is Out – Paloma is In

Margaritas may be popular in the US, but in Mexico the Paloma is king. I read that the tequila-based cocktail is the country’s best-selling and most popular. Very often ordered  in bars as a “refresco de toronja con tequila” or … Weiterlesen →

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Must See – Meissen

During my last Germany trip I could sadly spend a few days and nights only in this wonderful city, rich of history and full of sightseeing places.  Meissen is a „must see“ city and it was worth it. I like … Weiterlesen →

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