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 boil going for a couple of minutes. Add carrots and salt to taste, reduce heat to low and cover for 10 minutes. Heat oil over ... [... more]
International Vegetarian Union |
John Dalla Costa
John Dalla Costa is an author, consultant and speaker, and the founding director of the Centre for Ethical Orientation (CEO) in Toronto. He is the author of four books, including most recently This extraordinary little book has the power to heal ... [... more]
Random House |
Gallo Pinto (Costa Rican Rice and Beans)
I found this recipe in a copy of Vegetarian Times. Gallo Pinto translates as "spotted rooster", and is a dish eaten by many Costa Ricans almost every day. The addition of ginger and Worcestershire adds a quite unique flavor to this dish. Add ... [... more]
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 Rica. I have not personally made these, but I stood next to him in his kitchen as he gave me step-by-step instructions. These are ... [... more]
International Vegetarian Union |
Gallo Pinto (Costa Rican Rice and Beans)
Just thought I'd add my Costa Rican daughter-in-law's recipe. It uses the traditional Salsa Lizano (you can order it over the Internet) which is probably why Matoszinho didn't think this recipe was quite right Preparation time does not include ... [... more]
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 taught me to make these. They go really well with frijoles molidos (refried beans, basically). Plantains can be purchased at ... [... more]
International Vegetarian Union |
Guide to the Birds of Costa Rica
 The book of my dream!: Like all the readers before me, I found this book unbelievably complete and thorough, compeling and mesmerizing. The color llustrations are beautifull. The text his precise and informative, from an overview of each bird family to [... more]
CDN$80.19
Amazon CA |
Salsa from Costa Rica
A typical Costa Rican recipe for salsa, which is served with black beans, black bean soup, rice, etc. . Adapted from Lifelines magazine. Chop the tomatoes coarsely; then finely chop onions. Wash and chop the cilantro very finely (including ... [... more]
International Vegetarian Union |
The Amphibians and Reptiles of Costa Rica: A ...
Between 2 continents and between 2 seas indeed: I have been waiting for this book for over a year and it was well worth it. With over 40 years of 'herping' Costa Rica Jay Savage needs no introduction. Neither do the photographers Michael and Patricia [... more]
CDN$49.49
Amazon CA |
Gal Costa Canta Tom Jobim
Superb! My favorite Brazilian CD: I fell in love with Brazilian music about four years ago. Since that time, I have purchased about 50 CDs of Brazilian music. "Canta Jobim" is my favorite, by far. When I first heard this CD, I was so in love [... more]
CDN$28.99
Amazon CA |
The Birds of Costa Rica: A Field Guide
The Birds of Costa Rica: A Field Guide: I will be traveling to Costa Rica in January and I'm now studying the birds using this guide along with photos of birds seen there in the past year or so. I love the descriptions, they will be extremely helpful for [... more]
CDN$35.50
Amazon CA |
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's" book on Costa Rica, I still find that it comes in second to my favorite CR book, "Costa Rica: The Last Country The Gods [... more]
CDN$20.79
Amazon CA |
