Tag: Vegan
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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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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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Cocoa Beans!! Want to See How We Harvest and Produce Them?
Are you a fan of CHOCOLATE?? How about cacao nibs or cocoa beans? Do you ever wonder where they come from or how they are produced? Well, this week, I am going to walk you through our process for producing cocoa beans (aka cacao beans) here at Cold River Homestead! Costa Rica has an ideal…
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Yuca Fries…. Plain or Topped with Chili and Cheese!
Craving a MEGA pile of crispy yuca fries, topped with chili and cheese? Yeah, me too, so I had to make some! You should make some too! These would also make for a delicious twist on the potato version for your Super Bowl party! Just set out a big pile of yuca fries and make…
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Homemade Eggnog (Made Egg Free… Using Eggfruit/Canistel)
Looking for a delightful, tropical twist on traditional eggnog? Try this homemade eggnog made with eggfruit! It’s egg-free, gluten-free, and can also be prepared dairy-free, if you prefer! First, let’s talk a bit about eggfruit, which is also known as canistel and yellow sapote. What is eggfruit (canistel)? Check out this amazing tropical fruit: This…
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Vegetarian Chili, Full of Lots of Love and Flavor!
Although summer is starting to heat up here, I know the temperatures are getting colder in the North! December is summer where I live, but I always think of cold weather come December time. Cold temperatures and warm, cozy fireplaces! And, to me, there isn’t much more cozy than a hot bowl of chili! It…
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Super Soft, Stuffable Corn Tortillas Made at Home!
Do not make this recipe! You heard me right!! Stop right here if you want to continue with life as you know it! Do NOT make this recipe if you hope that you can continue buying store bought corn tortillas without feeling like those cold, flat, breakable, dry corn tortillas will curb your cravings ever…
