This book arose out of our experiences when we moved to Buenos Aires in 2000. After living in Spain for four years, we were sure we would have no difficulty with the food in Argentina. Within hours of our arrival, we realized our wrong we were. There was no guide to help us but over time we developed a better understanding of the food terms and cuisine of Argentina. Later we teamed with Dereck Foster, the well-know Argentine food and wine critic and writer, to produce the guide to Food and Drink in Argentina.