By Admin, on March 27th, 2012% 
Guapinol-Cocoa Drink Recipe (Photo: Margarita Persico) by Margarita Persico Guapinol cocoa drink is a spin off the Costa Rican indigenous’ Mesoamerican beverage is known as pinolli. This is a simple recipe where neither corn nor peanuts are used. Guapinol Cocoa Drink Recipe Ingredients 2-½ cups sesame or almond milk 2-½ tablespoons guapinol powder 2 tablespoons pure cocoa or crush cocoa beans 1-teaspoon (or more to taste) sweetener of choice (ex: local honey, stevia, maple, brown sugar) 1-teaspoon vanilla Instruction . . . → Read More: Guapinol Cocoa Drink Recipe Guapinol Cocoa Drink Recipe
By Admin, on January 16th, 2012% 
Juan Carlos’ Melon Tropic’s Juice Juan Carlos, from the Intercontinental Hotel in Escazú, Costa Rica, made for my husband and me a fusion juice mixing melons with a tropical flair. The most wonderful fruits and juices Juan Carlos and his coworkers have offered us during our long stay there. Below is a recipe inspired by Juan Carlos’ juice. Enjoy! Margarita Serves 2 Ingredients ½ cup Pineapple 1 cup Watermelon ½ Cantaloupe 1 cup water Instructions: . . . → Read More: Juan Carlos’ Melon Tropic Juice Juan Carlos’ Melon Tropic Juice
By Admin, on January 14th, 2012% 
Veggie Juice (Photo: Margarita Persico) The following juice I like to drink when I’m feeling under the weather, weak or during a juice fast. My husband at first did not like it, but whenever he feels he might get a cold or too many people around him have a cold or the flu, he will ask me to make this juice. It might be the garlic, which is strong and has medicinal uses, one of them for . . . → Read More: Veggie Juice Veggie Juice
By Admin, on January 9th, 2012% 
Cas Juice (Photo: Margarita Persico) Cas is in the same family as the Guava–the Myrtaceae or Myrtle family. It is a sweet and sour round yellow fruit. Cas juice is very popular in Costa Rica. The juice is very simple to prepare; below is my recipe. For other beverages and smoothies, click here. Ingredients 4 – 5 cas fruits, wash well and peel 7 cups of water (more water if it is too sour) Instructions Cas Juice (Photo: . . . → Read More: “Jugo de Cas” [Cas Juice] “Jugo de Cas” [Cas Juice]
By Admin, on January 2nd, 2012% 
Ginger Tea (Photo: Margarita Persico) Ginger Tea Recipe Servings: 2 Ingredients 2 tablespoons of grated ginger or 2 ginger teabags 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1 -2 teaspoons local honey (optional and if you are not alergic) Instructions Boil the water; turn heat off. Add teabags or grated ginger and let seep for 10 minutes Strain or remove teabag. Add lemon juice and honey. Serve warm http://www.facebook.com/groups/165878310089440/ Share on Linkedin Share on mrwong Subscribe to the comments . . . → Read More: Fresh Ginger Tea Fresh Ginger Tea
By Admin, on December 25th, 2011% 
“Agua de Sapo” (Photo: Margarita Persico) Agua de Sapo is a typical Costa Rican drink in the region of Limon on Atlantic side. Though the translation in English for Agua de Sapo means Frog Water, believe me, there is no frog among the ingredients in this wonderful drink, only cane sugar, water, ginger and lemon. Below is the recipe. Enjoy! Serves 10 – 12 Ingredients 1 gallon water 3/4 cup brown cane sugar (or . . . → Read More: Agua de Sapo Agua de Sapo
By Admin, on November 10th, 2011% 
Pomegranate Juice (Photo: Margarita Persico) Pure homemade pomegranate juice is loaded with antioxidants. Several studies show pomegranate’s high nutritional value. If the juice is pure, it might be tart and dry on the palate. I juiced two pomegranates using a Norwalk juice press. I’ve been eating pomegranates since I was a child and recently I drank the commercial pomegranate drinks such as POM Wonderful. But those are mixed with other juices, so they are tastier and . . . → Read More: Pure Pomegranate Juice — how to make it Pure Pomegranate Juice — how to make it
By Admin, on September 26th, 2011% 
Pomegranate (Photo: Tony Hisgett, Flickr) Pomegranate, known also as “the jewel of autumn,” is truly a gem. The fruit has many seeds that resemble crystals, which are filled with a ruby red juice. The beauty, the color and the flavor of pomegranate have enamored many for centuries. But some studies suggest that there might be more to love about this fruit than taste or just for decorating a table centerpiece. It has many properties. “Pomegranate juice . . . → Read More: Pomegranate, a health and culinary jewel Pomegranate, a health and culinary jewel
By Admin, on August 16th, 2011% 
#gallery-1 { margin: auto; } #gallery-1 .gallery-item { float: left; margin-top: 10px; text-align: center; width: 33%; } #gallery-1 img { border: 2px solid #cfcfcf; } #gallery-1 .gallery-caption { margin-left: 0; } “Tinker Bell” Juicer (Photo: Margarita Persico) This clever and creative mom trying to add more vegetables to her child’s diet has gone one step beyond the dish. For Anghely Almonte it was by accident. One morning she had some leftover spinach and a banana . . . → Read More: “TINKER BELL” JUICE “TINKER BELL” JUICE
By Admin, on August 3rd, 2011% 
Edwin’s Papaya-Strawberry Smoothie (Photo: M. Persico) Edwin Rivera-Sierra, PMP (project management professional), knows that delivering things on time and in excellent quality is important. At his home that includes food. He loves quick, healthy fast food. Below he shares his recipes for three smoothies: ——- Edwin’s Papaya-Strawberry Smoothie By Edwin Rivera Sierra Serves 2 Ingredients • 1 cup Papaya • 1/2 dozen frozen strawberries • 8 ounces papaya and pear juice Instructions 1. Mix all ingredients in . . . → Read More: Edwin’s Papaya Smoothie Edwin’s Papaya Smoothie
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