Tag: Sustainable living
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Sacha Inchi (Harvesting & Processing Jungle Peanuts)
Have you ever tried the SUPERFOOD that is sacha inchi? These delicious nuts are favorites of ours, and we LOVE that we can produce them ourselves!!! Sacha inchi (Plukenetia volubilis) goes by a few other names…. Although they are native to the Peruvian jungle of South America, they grow well in our moist, tropical climate…
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Roasted Green Tomato Salsa Verde
Sometimes we can have the highest and brightest of hopes and dreams, but something comes along and throws a monkey wrench at them. Growing tomatoes is chasing the dream of a red, ripe, juicy, big fat tomato. We have the vision in mind and our goal set, but sometimes Mother Nature or some external force…
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Homemade Cockroach Bait (Boric Acid Balls)
Warm weather just seems to bring out the bugs! If your temperatures are heating up and bugs are invading, you might just want to read on! And, I think, so many of us especially HATE cockroaches! These nasties are one of my least favorite…. So, this week, I thought I would share with you our…
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Homemade Mac & Cheese (Rice Cooker Recipe)
This week I am going to share with you my favorite, go-to, super fast, super easy and so, so creamy homemade mac & cheese… made in the rice cooker! I love this recipe because it’s perfect for a speedy meal (or side dish) that is so rich, creamy, and comforting with very little hands on…
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Fermenting Chicken Feed (And Why You Should Be!)
Healthier hens, higher quality eggs, and lower feed costs??? Yep! This week, we’re going to talk with you about fermenting chicken feed! Wait! I know that sounds hippie, granola, and unnecessary…. BUT read on to see how fermenting chicken feed can not only improve the health of your hens and the quality of your eggs…
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Lemon Drop Mangosteen Jam!
Perhaps you already are a huge fan of purple mangosteen, often called “the queen of fruits”… but are you familiar with its lesser known cousin, lemon drop mangosteen? It’s sweet and tart and tastes, well, a lot like a lemon drop candy! The fruit also looks like little round Christmas ornaments growing on an impressive…
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Simple, DIY Ranchero Sauce with Kitchen Staples
Do you love Tex Mex food? We sure do here at our house! If you’ve been following us over the years at Cold River Homestead on Facebook or Instagram, you’ve probably seen quite a few Tex Mex meal photos!!! Be it enchiladas, burritos, or the ever so popular huevos rancheros, we are huge fans of…
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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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Quick Honey Citrus Vinaigrette – Crisp & Refreshing!
Spring has sprung! Those of you living in the Northern Hemisphere in cooler, non-tropical climates are probably hoping to thaw out for a bit! Maybe dreaming of getting the garden planted or perhaps getting a little R&R time at the beach, pool, or lake. Here in Costa Rica, though, we have been in HOT summer…
