Tamarindo
By admin at February 20, 2012 | 1:24 pm | 0 Comment
Yesterday just before sitting down to lunch on the beach, I stepped on a ripe tamarind pod. My friend, a longtime resident of Tamarindo and a very competent Indian cook, confessed that he had never seen a tamarind pod – he always buys his tamarind in a brick. The tamarind tree is native to tropical Africa, and is extensively cultivated in tropical areas throughout
Rainy or Dry, Any Season’s A Good Season To Get Married!
By admin at February 18, 2012 | 9:16 am | 0 Comment
Costa Rica has two seasons: rainy, also known as winter, and dry, also known as summer. Although the months can vary from region to region, there are still only two seasons. In Tamarindo, which is located in Guanacaste, rainy season starts mid-May and ends the beginning of November and dry season begins mid-November and ends mid-May. Dry season is always considered
Bride’s and Bridesmaid’s Wedding Attire for Tamarindo, Costa Rica
By admin at February 18, 2012 | 8:32 am | 0 Comment
We recently wrote a blog post about “Grooms and Groomsmen Wedding Attire for Tamarindo, Costa Rica”. Sounds entertaining to shop for the guys in the wedding, but let's face it ladies, THIS is the fun part, the wedding dress! With a wedding in Costa Rica, you can really get away with anything from soft, romantic whites and pinks, to super modern and bold.
Groom and Groomsmen Wedding Attire for Tamarindo, Costa Rica
By admin at December 29, 2011 | 11:30 am | 1 Comments
There are many trends and endless ideas for the attire of the groomsmen and groom. However, there is something different about getting married in Tamarindo; there is something here that allows you to be a bit more eclectic, funky, fun and yet you can still be traditional and formal. Because the locations here are endless (formal outdoor beachfront luxury private home
How to Brew the Perfect Cup of Coffee
By Chris at December 21, 2011 | 4:49 pm | 0 Comment
Looking for the perfect Christmas gift for the coffee aficionados on your list? Here’re some suggestions from Kelefa Sanneh’s article in a recent issue of The New Yorker (“Sacred Grounds”, November 21, 2011). Gift item Numero 1. Fresh, whole coffee beans. Check out www.ticotimes.com/costa-rica-coffee-retailers for a list of online coffee retailers.
When Life Gives You Lemons…
By Chris at December 19, 2011 | 11:15 am | 0 Comment
I went to the Auto Mercado this morning and saw a plastic container of Limon Acido (Persa), or where I come from, what is commonly known as lemons. What a find! Whenever I see a citrus fruit that resembles a lemon I try it. Sometimes the flavor is beyond bland, but today the lemons were juicy and flavorful. I made some vinaigrette for my salad, and grated some
GO BANANAS!
By Chris at November 13, 2011 | 11:21 am | 0 Comment
What’s more tropical than a banana? Although the banana could be an icon for Central America, it is not native to the Americas. Bananas were introduced by Portuguese sailors who brought the fruits here from West Africa in the 16th century. Wild bananas exist in extraordinary diversity throughout southern Asia, and cultivation has created even more varieties
Planning Your Tropical Wedding
By admin at November 11, 2011 | 11:15 am | 1 Comments
Wedding Planning in Costa Rica A wedding coordinator is someone who works with various vendors and makes sure your big day and the months leading up to it are as stress free as possible. Your Costa Rican wedding coordinator will be doing all of the above and more, however all will be done in Spanish. They will negotiate your hotel/condos/private homes,
Thanksgiving
By Chris at November 1, 2011 | 8:45 am | 1 Comments
Food is culture. As the 18th century French gastronome Brillat Savarin famously pointed out, “Tell me what you eat and I´ll tell you what you are” You could say that we taste culture, and one of the most compelling reasons to travel is to experience distinctive cuisines. Although the global market has brought exotic dishes to a restaurant near you, it is very
