Category Archives: Recipes

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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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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Costa Rican Picadillo: Taking advantage of the bounty from the Feria de Agricultor

Posted on July 9, 2013 by Noemi Gamel

We are on vacation this week!  So my blog posts are going to be rather short. One of the things I love about living in Monteverde/Santa Elena is the farmer’s market, or “Feria de Agricultor” that happens every Saturday.  It … Continue reading →

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