Food is the lifeblood of many cultures, and Costa Rica is no exception. Sarah Beaman, a Girl Scout from California, recently joined us and was deeply impacted by Costa Rican culture through its cuisine – so much so that she returned home and held a Costa Rican-themed dinner party for her Girl Scout troop. Previous […]
If you’ve been on course with us in Panama, you know what Johnny Cakes are! If you’ve been missing the versatile little bread roll, it’s your lucky day. I recently had the opportunity to learn how to make Johnny Cakes from scratch with Doña Valencia and Doña Graciela, two women in an Indigenous community called […]
Most days, but especially when it gets close to lunch time, some of the staff in the office find themselves staring at pictures of food and perusing food blogs. This day is certainly no different, with most being entranced by the delicious offerings of patacones, a delicious treat traditional to Costa Rica. This tasty dish is often […]