5 Garlic Cloves
1 Teaspoon of Dried Oregano
2 Bay Leaves
1 Tablespoon of Paprika
1 Teaspoon of Thyme            
1 Teaspoon of Dried Basil
1 Teaspoon of Parsley           
1/4 Teaspoon of Cumin
1 Teaspoon of Salt
1/4 Teaspoon of Ground  Pepper
1/4 Cup of Olive Oil              
1/8 Cup of Vinegar
1  Cup of Boiling Water
Press/Chop garlic and saute in 1/8 Cup of Olive Oil
Bring water, bay leaves, and [...]

1 Ripened Avocado
1 Small Tomato
1 Tablespoon of Lime Juice
1 Teaspoon of Salt
2 Tablespoons of Cholula (or your favorite hot sauce)
Peel and remove pit from Avocado
Mash  with fork
Cut tomatoes into cubes, add to avocado
Add lime juice, salt and Cholula (to taste)
Serve with nachos or plain tortilla chips

TS Eliot once said, “For last year’s words belong to last year’s language and next year’s words await another voice”. For 2009, let’s spice up that new voice by pairing Argentinean wine with spicy food.
Although Argentinean winemakers have been producing wine since the 1500s, they have only become popular in the States within the last [...]