How to Make Panamanian Johnny Cakes at Home

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How to Make Panamanian Johnny Cakes at Home

Posted on , updated on by Outward Bound Costa Rica

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 […]

Costa Rican Christmas Tamales Recipe in 7 Easy Steps

Posted on , updated on by Outward Bound Costa Rica

In Costa Rica, one of the most time-honored and delicious holiday traditions is Christmas tamales. For generations, Tico families have marked the holiday season by preparing tamales, a dish of seasoned meat rolled in cornmeal dough and wrapped in banana leaves, to share with family members and friends. Throughout the month of December it is […]