This popular Costa Rican street food combines chopped cabbage, tomatoes, onion and chicharrones for a refreshingly crispy and delightful salad as popular at the beach as it is when made at home. About This Vigorón Recipe Like many popular Costa Rican...
This arroz con pollo Costa Rica combines traditional Costa Rican white rice, shredded chicken and traditional Costa Rican spices to make what is arguably one of Costa Rica’s most popular dishes. About Costa Rican Arroz con Pollo Ok so for you non-Spa...
About Picadillo de Chayote Picadillo de chayote is a very traditional Costa Rican recipe that combines the chayote fruit with traditional Costa Rican sofrito, spices, and cream. It is often served as a side dish to the Costa Rican casado, which is a...
Salsa Lizano is the quintessential Costa Rican condiment- you can find it on every table, in every restaurant, and at every grocery store. The flavor is savory and rich with no spice. That’s right- it’s NOT a hot sauce! If you’ve ever been to Costa R...
About This Torchy’s Queso Recipe People, there is absolutely nothing that I love more than a delicious dip. Especially when I can accompany it with a nice, cold beer. And lots of good friends. And preferably on game day. So when Torchy’s Tacos open...
The Hotel Boulderado has everything you need for the perfect vacation in Boulder, Colorado. This post is a weekend getaway guide for families. Last weekend we had the opportunity to explore Boulder while we stayed at the Hotel Boulderado. Despite bei...
If you only know one thing about me, know that I love to sip tropical rum drinks at sunset on the beach. Preferably at the end of a hot day in Costa Rica. Any beach, any tropical rum drink; any sunset. It’s my happy place. But living in landlocked C...
This Costa Rican gallo pinto recipe is a traditional Costa Rican dish served at breakfast alongside eggs, coffee, and homemade tortillas. We combine black beans and white rice with red bell pepper, cilantro, onion and Salsa Lizano. Perfectly pura vid...
Books carry the most weight and power when their readers can see themselves reflected in their stories. This is especially true for young readers- when their personal stories mirror those they read, the opportunities for self-reflection are abundant...
La Fortuna, Costa Rica is one of the best places to visit in Costa Rica- in my opinion. There is so much to do in La Fortuna, and an absolute abundance of places to stay in the area too. The major draw for me, though, is the hot springs. Soaking in...
