Category Archives: Foodie Stuff

Reflections on Eating in Costa Rica

Posted on October 25, 2013 by Noemi Gamel

I hope you enjoyed the last two weeks of blog info about eating in Costa Rica.  Being Mexican mom, I spend a lot of time in the kitchen and I equate food with love, so these blog posts are dear … Continue reading →

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Chayote Soup Recipe

Posted on October 23, 2013 by Noemi Gamel

Chayotes grow in pretty much everyone’s property in Monteverde.  We have a couple of wild vines on our rental.  The kids love to pick the chayotes for me which I then make into soup or picadillo, depending on my mood. … Continue reading →

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Hire a Tica to Teach You How to Cook

Posted on October 22, 2013 by Noemi Gamel

Tico cuisine is naturally low in fat, sodium and calories.  The locals use very little fat in their cooking.  They eat their vegetables fresh, steamed, or lightly sautéed. They don’t refry their beans in lard or bacon grease as is … Continue reading →

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What Do You Eat in Costa Rica?

Posted on October 21, 2013 by Noemi Gamel

One of the questions I am often asked by friends and family is what we eat in Costa Rica.  Last week, I blogged about where I shop for food.  This week, I will focus on how I put everything from … Continue reading →

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Reflections About Buying Food in Monteverde in Pictures

Posted on October 18, 2013 by Noemi Gamel

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What I Have Learned from Shopping at the Farmer’s Market

Posted on October 16, 2013 by Noemi Gamel

When I first went to the Feria de Agricultor, or farmer’s market in Monteverde, I noticed some small, red fruits covered in a shell of tiny tentacles.  They looked like something brought back from Mars!  I did not know what … Continue reading →

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5 Reasons to Shop at La Feria

Posted on October 15, 2013 by Noemi Gamel

One of the best things about living in Monteverde is the Feria de Agricultor, or farmer’s market that happens every Saturday morning in Santa Elena.  I highly recommend that you visit la Feria if you live here or are traveling … Continue reading →

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Where Do You Buy Food In Monteverde?

Posted on October 14, 2013 by Noemi Gamel

After a few weeks of living here, I figured out what food to get where.  I have a pretty good routine now.  Below are the places that Ticos and expats go to in order to buy food in Monteverde. Feria … Continue reading →

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Why do kids love Costa Rica cuisine?

Posted on August 15, 2013 by Noemi Gamel

My children are very picky eaters.  To make matters worse, Kara is a vegetarian.  Have you tried feeding a picky vegetarian?  It is not fun! Before we moved to Costa Rica from Texas, I prepared the children for the new … Continue reading →

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Arroz con Vegetales

Posted on August 7, 2013 by Noemi Gamel

We definitely have plenty of rice and vegetables in Costa Rica.  “Arroz con pollo” (Chicken with rice) is very popular here.  I make a vegetarian version using vegetables from the Feria de Agricultor (Farmer’s Market). Ingredients: Olive oil 1 medium … Continue reading →

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