a rebel with a cause

The amount of meat consumed here is staggering, alarming in fact. I look at their shopping carts and my eyes pop.

But there are a lot of neighbourhood produce markets, almost on every corner in all parts of the city, even San Telmo, but especially in Palermo, Colegiales, Belgrano, Villa Ortuzar, Chacarita, Caballito and Almagro (the north-western areas of the city where I rode my bike daily), with rows of fresh fruit and vegetables that help balance out the needs. Certain markets have more exotic greens, such as ocra, and hot peppers.

I am shopping for my daily fix of produce. I spot the figs. I have a love affair with figs.

- cuanto cuestan los higos? [how much are the figs?]

- dos para un peso [two for a peso]

- solo un peso? tan barato! [just one peso? so cheap!]

- no, mi querida, dos para un beso [no, my dear, two for a kiss]

- ah, no es tan barato [oh, that's not as cheap]

He crinkles his eyes, tilts his head and smiles his toothless grin. I think this calls for a bargain.

- Quizaaas… un por un abrazo? [what do you saaaay to... one for a hug?]

- bueno, de acuerdo [alright, it's a deal]

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My sister, ever a shopaholic, said she’s well on her way to Buenos Aires if this is how shopping here is done.

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