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July 18, 2011 by goodlifecooking

We have arrived. It is overwhelming. A big, busy city and cold cold cold! We left Minnesota on A 95 degree sauna of a day, arriving here to a sunny, chilly afternoon. Thank goodness I packed a few sweaters and wool socks, and let my husband throw in a fancy new warm jacket, because I am wearing them! We have been here just a day, and I am searching out the places to find good food….We found the Mercado Central today, and I was able to buy bulk grains, Argentinian produce, and more. I know where I will find my spices and cheeses too. It is almost like starting from zero-not a thing in the fridge or cabinets, and not much to cook with either. Thankfully, I packed two chefs knives! I will be posting photos and more soon, but am just letting everyone know I am here.

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11 Responses

on July 18, 2011 at 10:47 pm | Reply R. K. Schow

Glad to hear that you made there safely. Enjoy the cool weather, this sauna is supposed to stick around for the rest of the week!
Give my best to the family.
on July 19, 2011 at 4:59 pm | Reply Dan Prince

Welcome to South America! We are psyched to have you as neighbors!
- on July 19, 2011 at 5:13 pm | Reply goodlifecooking
  
  Hey Dan
  thanks, we are looking forward to seeing you! since you’re the tech geek in the family, I may be looking for some good blogging advice. Hope all is well, we have much navigation ahead. cheers
on July 19, 2011 at 5:04 pm | Reply Mary Marczak

Am glad you and your family got there ok and seem to be settling in. Given the crazy weather we’ve been having in the states, am envying the cold weather you are describing…how soon we forget the horrid winter we just lived through. Thanks for blogging. Looking forward to living vicariously through your writing!
on July 19, 2011 at 7:01 pm | Reply Tina Lee

Yay! Can’t wait for pictures! The whole starting from scratch thing sounds intense! Also, we would love an actual address because Nat wants to send snail mail to Solana.
on July 20, 2011 at 12:54 am | Reply Atina Diffley

How’s the mate? I’m in Montana, at our cabin no the east side of Glacier Park and the food rave here is bison burgers to go with the fry bread.
on July 20, 2011 at 2:59 am | Reply tracy singleton

let the adventure begin! can’t wait to explore and enjoy, albeit vicariously, along with you. thanks for sharing!
on July 20, 2011 at 12:36 pm | Reply Barb Morrison

Home Sweet New Home! Glad you made it safely! Can hardly wait to see the pictures you’ll post and here more about your new home & findings! Will miss you all greatly here in hot Mpls!
on July 21, 2011 at 12:03 am | Reply Beth Desotelle (Lillian Carlson)

So happy you are there safe and sound!! Can’t wait to read your adventures on this blog!! All is hot and humid here in Minneapolis so you are not missing much so far!! Dido on the snail-mail address for Miss Lillian! Would love to practice “real” letter pen pal writing with Solana!! Have fun!!!
on July 21, 2011 at 2:22 pm | Reply Kris Igo

This is wonderful stuff! Thanks for bringing us all along with you! Can’t wait to see what you “can’t live without” in your kitchen….
on July 28, 2011 at 12:59 am | Reply Lojo

Hey Jenny,

Welcome! It’s funny we just hit our half way point, but your post reminds me so much of our first weeks and trying to stock up on everything. Good luck and enjoy the discovery of it all!
Lojo