Ok, so this isn't exactly travel related, but I had to share this with everyone.

I went to get my hair cut today, and my hairdresser had a gift for me.
She gave me a jar of Dulce de Leche !! I was so surprised and very very happy.
I have no idea where she got it, but it is definately from Argentina.

She made my day.

No fair -- I'm jealous!

Yestravel,
Here is a link to an Argentine store in Rockville that has all brands of dulce de leche.
http://www.elpatiointernational.com/...tos_otros.html
Enjoy!

Milltown -- wow, pratically right in my own backyard -- thanks!

Kodi - I hope you're enjoying your dulce de leche. Someone on Trip Advisor gave a great recipe using it and now that I have a local source I may give it a try
Take a sheet of Puff Pastry -
Mash some Banana to a thick paste type consistency, add about a tablespoon of Dulce De Lleche to the mixture. Place a blob of the mixture on the pastry and fold into an empanada shape, place on greased tray, brush with some milk, bake for 25 minutes, let cool, dust with icing sugar, place on plate with a dollop of Dulce De Lleche on the side and a scoop of Vanilla Ice-cream, and a sprig of mint and presto...
WDYT - about 5,000 calories per serving???

Cajeta is the Mexican version of dulce de leche. We buy it at a Mexican store in Toronto, so we always have it on hand.

Actually President's Choice now has a dulce de leche - haven't tried it, but that would be available to most Canadians. Not sure about Americans.

thanks for this recipe! we are heading to argentina in less than three weeks!! woot woot. Definitely going to bring back some and make this recipe for DS who loves desserts with bananas!

skatedancer -- lucky u! We just got back from our 2nd trip and it was great. Did u do the NW Arg once? I think you are one of the people who's trip reports I read or maybe answered some questions for me.

If this isn't travel-related, what is? LOL!!!!

My favorite brand is San Ignacio Light. It makes me feel less guilty. LOL!!

U know, I was tempted to try the light dulce de leche ice cream, but figured why bother??? Having it in Arg was such a treat for me, so I went with the full fat deal.

For those who like bananas and dulce de leche, don´t bother with any recipe. Just slice a banana and top it with dulce de leche. It´s one of the most pospular Argentine desserts.

yestravel, yes, i did go to the NW and wrote a trip report. Glad you went there, too.

Last trip was for our anniversary and was without kids, but this time we are taking our teens to BA and to the Lakes District.

Well, that should make for a different trip. Bet your kids love BA. I've only heard good things about the Lake District. It's on my list to get to. Enjoy!

Yes, thanks for the recipe. with banana sounds great.
But I'm really a little piggy and eat it right out of the jar.. shhh, don't tell anyone.

Susan thanks for the info. I'm trying not to remember where I might be able to get it... far too tempting!!

I'm glad I'm not the only one who loves it.. I have not heard of 'lite' but agree, why bother.. go for the good stuff!!

kodi, read the discussion that started on dls trip report... on TripAdvisor .... about banana and dulce de leche empanadas... with or without peanut butter lol.


http://tinyurl.com/57qbbr

Thanks Scarlett. Oh what a thread!
I really think it could be new food group. Especially with the banana's ( fruit group ) and the peanut butter ( protein).

And I'm trying to feel slim to wear a new dress to a party tomorrow night!!

Kodi: the San Ignacio "light" dulce de leche I mentioned is pretty good. It's simply made with partially skimmed milk, that's why they call it "light".

So, are you saying I could eat tons of it and not feel guilty?? Don't get me started!!!

Well, how about "less guilty"? LOL

Ive seen it at Great Canadian Superstore too kodi, Presidents Choice brand. Have you tried that?

Have fun at the party

Kody, it is good with bananas, with fruit salads, in cakes, in alfajores, with bread, with cookies, with icecream, with some cheese, with merengue, with anything you want to accompany the dulce de leche...
Wamr regards,
Flintstones,