The latest Persicco flavors are...

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Mango y tiramisu (pictured) and frambuesca (raspberry) and mousse de chocolate.

Who knew that mango ice cream could be so full of mango flavor. We brought home a menu so we can plot our choices for the next seven days. So much flavor, so little time!

It's really a shame that the United States is deprived of Persicco. The quality of the ice cream is amazing. Places like Cold Stone (which really has mediocre ice cream hidden by piles of toppings and flashy preparations) and Baskin & Robbins pale in comparison. The closest we have would be places that make gelato in smaller batches. Plus, Persicco is such a happy place: clean, shiny and bright, with the convivial cafe atmosphere that helps make Buenos Aires so wonderful. It made us realize how sad and slightly scary being inside a Baskin & Robbins is...

The odd couple

It's no mystery that anything wrapped in bacon tastes good. However, even we were surprised to discover that prunes wrapped in bacon are delicious. Who knew?

We went to La Imprenta Cafe y Bistro Monday evening, intending to get salads, but instead got this collection of goodies. We chose the place in part because of it is conveniently located right next to the Persicco in our 'hood, but we were so full from dinner that we ended up going walking back to the apartment, waiting a few hours, then walking back to Persicco. So not so convenient in the end. Oh, well.

Sorry, H-Dog

We'd like to post this apology to our faithful hound...not that he'll see it, since he lacks computer access and opposable thumbs.

Sorry pup, but we've been adopted by a South American hound.

We watched this little girl trot up and down the street by herself while we were enjoying cafe con leche and tostadas at our favorite morning cafe. Then she curled up behind C's chair. When we got up to leave, she decided to accompany us.

We hissed and cringed each time she was nearly hit by a car, crossing uncontrolled intersections ahead of us. But she always knew just when to stop, even if it was only with a few inches clearance (seriously). She stayed with us for several blocks, until we went into a bank, and lost her. I'm sure she'll find us again.