What to eat with mate — an argentine tradition
During a mate gathering, snacks are not random. They follow a simple rule: mild sweetness that complements, not competes with, the flavor of yerba mate.
Why alfajores and cookies pair perfectly with mate
Yerba mate has earthy, slightly bitter notes. Sweet, soft snacks create balance and enhance the experience without overwhelming the palate.
Alfajores and cookies:
- Contrast the bitterness of mate
- Are easy to share during a mate round
- Bring back memories of Argentine afternoons with family
- Feel familiar, comforting, and traditional
These are not just desserts. They are part of the mate ritual.
Handmade argentine treats, baked in the u.s.
Wooden Table Baking Co. specializes in handmade Argentine sweets crafted in small batches in the United States. Using high-quality ingredients and traditional methods, we recreate authentic alfajores, cookies, chocolates, and dulce de leche treats that taste like home.
Because everything is baked locally, your treats arrive fresh and ready to enjoy with your next mate.
A taste of home for argentines in the u.s.
This collection is designed for Argentines who want to keep their traditions alive while living abroad. Perfect for:
- Afternoon mate at home
- Sharing mate with Argentine friends
- Introducing mate culture to non-Argentine friends
- Sending a nostalgic gift to someone who misses Argentina
A proper mateada is never complete without something sweet on the side.
Gifting a mate experience
Alfajores and cookies also make a meaningful gift. Pair them with yerba mate or a mate set, and you’re sending more than sweets — you’re sending a piece of Argentine culture.
Wooden Table Baking offers gift-ready boxes and nationwide delivery, making it easy to share Argentine flavors anywhere in the U.S.
Whether you drink mate every day or only on special occasions, having the right snacks makes the experience complete. These alfajores and cookies are selected specifically because they follow the traditional Argentine way of enjoying mate: simple, sweet, and meant to be shared.
If you want to recreate an authentic Argentine mateada in the United States, this is where you start.
Available for delivery straight to your door.
