Is there a chilean coffee industry? My western European work colleague says she's heard of chilean coffee and that it's supposed to be very good, but as a chilean I've never heard of it,
ever.
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posted by anonymous
on May 8, 2013 -
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The boyfriend and I are vacationing in Santiago, Valparaiso, and the Lake District (Pucon, Chiloe, San Martin de los Andes, and Bariloche) for about two weeks in May. We'd appreciate restaurant, food, and sightseeing advice from folks who've lived or traveled to any of these spots! We like pretty much any kind of food, we love checking out off-the-beaten path museums and tourist attractions. We're outdoorsy, but we won't be camping and we won't have time to do anything more than a day hike, probably. We'll have a car in the Lake District. Thank you!
posted by b_alex_a
on Apr 15, 2013 -
7 answers
Supposing one wanted to cash in on the growing popularity of hot sauce, chiles, hot peppers etc...where should one look to invest? Which companies selling peppers, hot sauces and other fiery foods are publicly traded? Aside from stocks, how else might one invest in the pepper market?
posted by mds35
on Mar 26, 2013 -
8 answers
I am in Bariloche and I´m going to do the Nahuel Huapi Traverse the day after tomorrow (taking either 3 or 5 days if I have the time.) I want to get to El Chaltén and spend 5 days trekking around Monte Fitz Roy and Laguna Torre. I would also like to spend a day at Parque Nacional Los Glaciares near El Calafate. Then I have to get to Punta Arenas to fly out March 1st. That leaves me with a little less than a week to work with.
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posted by saul wright
on Feb 7, 2013 -
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My girlfriend and I are leaving for a vacation in Chile in about a week. We'll be spending most of our time hiking and seeing glaciers and penguins in southern Patagonia, with a few days in Santiago at the end. I'd like to bring a compact, versatile, weatherproof camera with great image quality, 15-20x zoom, and good low-light performance -- but compromises must be made. What kind of camera should I take with me? My budget is $300-750.
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posted by Serf
on Jan 29, 2013 -
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Chile, Dec 26th to Jan 5th, flying in and out of Santiago. Please help this South America newbie create an itinerary that allows us to see as much as possible in such a short time. Also, where should we, a young-ish more-or-less American couple, celebrate NYE?
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posted by halogen
on Dec 6, 2012 -
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I have a terrific jar of a sort of paste that my husband made from dried New Mexico and guajillo chiles that were skinned, seeded, reconstituted, blended into a puree, then strained (or perhaps run through a food mill - I was asleep). I'd like to use this paste as an ingredient in an awesome red enchilada sauce. Do you have recipes to share?
posted by ersatzkat
on Jun 7, 2012 -
9 answers
What's the best way for a solo traveler to spend a week or two adventuring in Patagonia?
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posted by Bun
on Dec 28, 2011 -
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I love making my own hot pepper sauces but I'm not happy that I have to use vinegar as a preservative as I don't like the sour taste that much. If I use a lot, it ruins the taste, if I use less, the sauce won't stay fresh as long. Does anyone have a recommendation for something I can substitute the vinegar with, maybe even something synthetic (if it's harmless)?
posted by cronholio
on Jul 10, 2011 -
13 answers
Hubby and I will be in Santiago, Chile from approximately May 16 to June 4. Hubby wants to drive east to check out the wine harvest but we'll be spending a fair bit of time, at least a week, in the city proper. There are ample and cheap options for apartment rentals in the period (it's off season) but I don't know the city at all and would like to find an area, if possible, that's like Barrio Norte or Palermo in Buenos Aires: Characterful (not all glass highrises and superhighways that seem to dominate so many photos of Santiago I've seen), walkable, with lots of street-level shops and restos but not a party atmosphere. Think more cafe culture than Ibiza.
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posted by ethnomethodologist
on Feb 15, 2011 -
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Looking for hostel/hotel and activity recommendations in Santiago, Chile in May.
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posted by rebekah
on Mar 30, 2010 -
1 answer
Requesting travel, transport and itinerary suggestions for southern and western South America.
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posted by donpedro
on Feb 7, 2009 -
8 answers
How to send an English book to Santiago, Chile,
from within Chile, but paid for from the U.S.?
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posted by ElfWord
on Nov 12, 2008 -
2 answers
Is there a copycat recipe in existence for Trader Joes' Corn and Chile Salsa? How about a cheaper alternative?
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posted by saeculorum
on Oct 13, 2008 -
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I'm going to be in Chile for work at the end of September and I'll have a few days to travel around at the end of the trip. Being a female travelling alone, I probably won't want to be in the middle of nowhere, so I suppose I'll have to stick to the well-travelled areas. I can start my travels either from near La Serena or Santiago (work is near La Serena, flight home is from Santiago). I'm very, very excited about seeing some of South America, but I'm a bit overwhelmed! What have you done in Chile that was really awesome? What should I not miss? What local dishes should I make sure to try?
posted by kms
on Jun 7, 2007 -
12 answers
What are some unusual sprouts I can grow and eat? And where can I get organic seeds for sprouting?
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posted by mds35
on Apr 27, 2007 -
13 answers
I'm planing a trip to Santiago, Chile for one to two weeks in early May. What shouldn't I miss?
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posted by fermezporte
on Apr 9, 2007 -
2 answers
How do people in certain regions (e.g. Sichuan, Korea, Thailand) eat super-spicy foods at almost every meal and not be in constant discomfort?
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posted by rxrfrx
on Sep 5, 2006 -
33 answers
Does anyone have experience of teaching English as a foreign language in Santiago, or elsewhere in Chile? (more inside)
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posted by penguin pie
on Sep 1, 2004 -
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