argentine asado

The Gaucho and the Asado

Whenever we talk about gauchos, we talk about asado. There is a simple reason for this: gauchos were hunters at first, and then started to raise cattle in Argentina. Over time, they went from just eating meat to mastering the art of an asado. Asado is a big part of the Argentine culture, and this [&...
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Gauchos and Dogs

We are used to see gauchos with their horses, but guess what? Gauchos and dogs are best friends too! Not only are dogs great companions, they also help gauchos with livestock and other farming activities. One of the most common dog breeds is the Border Collie. This is the very same kind of dogs used...
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Gaucho Knives

Knives used by a gaucho are commonly referred to as Faca or Facón. It is Portuguese name derived from “faca”, and so the “facón” will be a major faca. The blade of a facon is about 30 to 40 cm long and 20 to 30 mm thick. It ends in a point with a single-sided tip, having ...
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