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Category Archives: Foodie Stuff
Chayote Soup Recipe
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
Hire a Tica to Teach You How to Cook
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
Posted in An Action Worth Doing, Becoming an Expat, Foodie Stuff, Living in Costa Rica
Tagged Cook, cooking, Costa Rica, Health, living healthy, move abroad, Tico
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What Do You Eat in Costa Rica?
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
Posted in A Question Worth Answering, Foodie Stuff, Living in Costa Rica
Tagged Cook, cooking, Costa Rica, family, Health, Monteverde
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Reflections About Buying Food in Monteverde in Pictures
Pura Vida! Related articles Monteverde Sustainability Projects: Finca La Querencia (puravidafamilia.com)
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Tagged Costa Rica, Farmer's Market, living healthy, Monteverde
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What I Have Learned from Shopping at the Farmer’s Market
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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Tagged Farmer, Farmer's Market, Fruit, Monteverde
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5 Reasons to Shop at La Feria
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
