Costa Rica

Salsa from Costa Rica

A typical Costa Rican recipe for salsa, which is served with black beans, black bean soup, rice, etc. . Adapted from
From International Vegetarian Union

Platanos Maduros (Costa Rican Fried Ripe Plantains)

I learned to make these from my friend Adrián Marchena while I spent a semester of college in Puntarenas, Costa
From International Vegetarian Union

Jane Koutnik

Costa Rica - Culture Smart! Jane Koutnik Written by Jane Koutnik
From Random House

Gallitos De Papa

Another imitation from my trip to Costa Rica. A very typical side dish- potatoes cooked and served on corn tortillas,
From International Vegetarian Union

Patacones Ticos (Costa Rican Fried Plantains)

These are a delicious snack I enjoyed while spending a semester in Puntarenas, Costa Rica. One of my profesores there
From International Vegetarian Union

Costa Rican White Rice

This is the way my suegra used to make rice every day in Costa Rica. Add 2 cups water, cook uncovered and get a strong
From International Vegetarian Union

The Ticos: Culture and Social Change in Costa Rica

almost as good as my favorite CR book!: While Biesanz & company have produced a lucid and info-packed "insider'
From Amazon CA

Jodi Lynn Anderson

Jodi Lynn Anderson, the national bestselling author of Peaches and The Secrets of Peaches, has lived in Georgia, Costa
From Harper Collins

The New Key to Costa Rica

From Amazon.com: With a special focus on ecotourism, the authors of The New Key to Costa Rica help you discover the
From Amazon CA

National Geographic Traveler: Costa Rica

Book worth it for the photographs alone: I agree with the other reviewer of this book that, as a guidebook, it is
From Amazon CA

Explore Costa Rica

Explore Costa Rica: There's nothing like looking through travel guides in the depth of a Canadian winter. It makes me
From Amazon CA

Insight Pocket Guide Costa Rica

disappointing and unhelpful...: ...i lugged this around and liked, at first, looking at the pics -- however this book
From Amazon CA

The New Golden Door to Retirement and Living in Costa Rica

Recent Review is Incorrect: I just read a review by John McAndrew of this book. I have lived in Costa Rica for five
From Amazon CA

El Gallo Pinto

Fry onion and bell pepper in the vegetable oil, about 3 minutes. Right before serving, stir in the coriander, and top
From International Vegetarian Union

Lonely Planet Costa Rica

From Amazon.com: Many Costa Rica guides provide hotel, restaurant, and arrival information, but Lonely Planet's stands
From Amazon CA