Tag: Mandarina (Rangpur) lime
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So Crisp and Refreshing! Time for a Mint Limonada!
There’s just something about a cold, refreshing glass of lemonade on a hot day! It really helps you to find a few moments of relief when those temperatures start rising! And if you are sweating the summer here in Costa Rica or perhaps looking forward to those summertime temps elsewhere, hopefully this recipe will fit…
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Sweet Jackfruit Cobbler… My Tropical Take on the American Favorite!
Have you ever tried fresh, ripe jackfruit? It certainly is a treat to behold! With a flavor reminiscent of mango, cantaloupe, and Juicy Fruit gum, it has a one-of-a-kind flavor! These babies can also get BIG, like up to 60 pounds!!! So, as you imagine then, processing a fresh, ripe fruit can certainly fill your…
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My Crazy Mango Cake– A Simple, Delectable Tropical Treat!
I am crazy for crazy cakes! Or maybe you know them as wacky cakes? I love them because they use pantry staples to create moist, delicious cakes without using eggs or dairy! However, they really are some of my favorite cakes! Although crazy cakes have reportedly been around since World War II, when eggs and…
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Fizzy Lime Probiotic Soda (from a Homemade Ginger Bug)
Have you ever wanted to make your very own homemade soda? A soda that is loaded with healthy microbes that can help keep your gut (and taste buds) happy? Something cool, fizzy, and refreshing that has ingredients you can pronounce? Well, this week I am going to show you how I make my homemade lime…
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Green Banana Ceviche with Rosa Elena!
Ceviche anyone? If you aren’t familiar with it, ceviche (pronounced seh-vee-tchay), is a typical Latin American dish usually based on seafood, lime juice, cilantro, salt, and sometimes a few other tasty add-ins. It is super popular here in Costa Rica! People eat it by the pound (or kilo actually, since we use the metric system…
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Sweet and Sour Sauce with Guayaba Arazá Lisa (Sundrop fruit)
And a little tropical fruit fun! Have you ever tried guayaba arazá lisa? This uniquely brilliant orange beauty of a fruit (Eugenia victoriana) has almost as many names as it has uses! Depending on where you live and who you are speaking with, you may hear it called many different names. Here is a partial…
