Are you snowed in? I’ve heard all over the place recently about the rampant snowstorms keeping parts of the US snowed in for days. Can I remind you again how much I love tropical weather? It’s been in the 80’s recently, though much cooler than most Costa Rican summers. February hasn’t been filled with nearly…
Simple Peppermint Mocha
Starbucks pulls peppermint mochas from their menu way before most of us are ready to say goodbye. I say adios to my pocket change every time I step in their door. For both of these reasons, I came up with a quick and delicious solution- a three-ingredient simple peppermint mocha. This peppermint mocha has all…
Agua Dulce
Agua dulce, a piping hot drink blended with evaporated cane juice, is as Costa Rican as the burly, handsome man I married. Agua dulce is not only a great alternative to caffeinated beverages, but a fun way to introduce Tico culture into your own home. On a university trip through the green, winding mountains here in…
Mr. Berry meet Miss Pineapple
My favorite poolside drink is definitely the pina colada. It is smooth, tangy, creamy and refreshing all in one fancy shaped glass, preferably topped with a skewer of pineapple or a cute mini umbrella. Today as I was tossing ingredients into the blender for my mid-afternoon snack, the result was extraordinary. Beyond pina colada fixation…
