Tropical Smoothie (Photo: Margarita Persico) This is a quick and easy breakfast or snack. Just three ingredients and water or juice of choice. I also like to add my supplements such as calcium to this mix. I don’t like adding anything that will be too strong and change the taste. To this smoothie I added calcium, milk thistle and an enzyme. When in a rush, I rather use coconut flakes. For other smoothie recipes, check here . . . → Read More: Tropical Smoothie Tropical Smoothie 
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] 
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 
“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 |
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