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Coffee Culture

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Costa Rica produces some of the world’s finest coffees. Grains for local consumption often tostan with sugar to make a thick, dark coffee is not bitter at all. Traditionally this is served strong coffee half and half with milk, in a tall glass.

The coffee … a delicious infusion
The aroma and unique flavor, the coffee has been transformed over the course of the years not only in the ideal drink to start the morning, but in the perfect to enjoy at any time of day. Coffee is the most consumed beverage worldwide and currently, there are numerous alternatives to the traditional black coffee, as well as places to enjoy them. The greater metropolitan area offers cafes with a variety of options in terms of types and flavors of coffee, combined with delicious pastries to choose between salty or sweet. In those places will encounter various atmospheres, yes, all invite reflection, creativity and inspiration. Many places are elegant, modern, decorated with relaxing music … but also modern and varied. It is always good to pause and enjoy a delicious coffee, do it … with its delicate aroma and acidity, coffee is a drink fit for kings.

Two centuries of Costa Rica Coffee
In the past 200 years, coffee has been a mainstay for the Costa Rican society and engine of economic, social and cultural development; that has been called “Golden Grain”. Costa Rica grown coffees with aroma, acidity and flavor satisfy the most demanding palates. Continue reading “Coffee Culture”

Pasta with zucchini and ricotta cheese

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Succulent choice for lunch or dinner. The pumpkin flavor adds a touch of originality that you’ll love.

pasta with zucchini

Ingredients (3 servings)

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 medium zucchini, cut like crescent
  • ½ onion, chopped
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • 250 grams penne pasta
  • 1/3 cup fresh ricotta cheese
  • ¼ cup Parmesan cheese, grated.

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Mango salad with chicken

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Rich and healthy chicken mango salad that will leave you licking fingers with its great taste. Change the dressing for a little olive oil and vinegar to make it even healthier.

chicken mango salad

Ingredients

  • 1 mango, filleting
  • ½ romaine lettuce, chopped
  • 1 cooked chicken breast, shredded
  • 3 green onions, sliced
  • 3 stalks celery, shredded
  • 3 tablespoons mayonnaise
  • 3 tablespoons cream
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon pepper.

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Smoked Salmon Pizza

by adminFast Food / Food & Recipes

Rich and healthy smoked salmon pizza with cream cheese, guacamole and capers which you’ll love.

smoked salmon pizza

Ingredients (12-14 servings)

  • 2 rectangular pita breads 28 x 22 cm each
  • ½ cup guacamole
  • ½ cup cream cheese with garlic and spices
  • 300 grams smoked salmon, thinly sliced
  • 10 thin slices of red onion
  • 3 tablespoons capers
  • ½ cup fresh dill, chopped
  • 2-3 lemon slices.

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Remove the grease in the Pan

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That awkward is to wash a pan full of fat, having to rub and rub until clean everything inside, and ended up tired, with sore arms, but forget about being strong rubbing several times as there are ways to remove fat very easily. What you can do is a mixture of vinegar and salt, just give it a rubbed with this mixture and see how clean your pan is.

wash pan

Another of the tricks is using coffee grounds, but if you hit part of fried food can do the following, barely finished using the pan full of water when you go to wash it put in the kitchen and do get the water to the boiling point, allowing it to boil for 5 minutes, remove the pan from the heat and remove the water. Continue reading “Remove the grease in the Pan”

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Some tricks in the kitchen

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A good cook always has a few tricks saved “in the hole” and keep them secret does difference when the applause. Here is some of these tips to put them away without losing them.

kitchen tricks

Oil; to prevent the oil from oxidizing or becomes stale is best to store them in a cool dark place, should keep in the refrigerator must be removed before use time to lose the excess viscosity. At the time of combining it with the vinegar it should be borne in mind that the extra virgin olive oil is complemented well with balsamic vinegar, while oils of dried fruits go well with the fruit vinegars for wine vinegar would be with oils of herbs. Continue reading “Some tricks in the kitchen”

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