What I Ate Today: Tostones con Queso
An appetizer that you’ll find on the menu at almost every Nicaraguan restaurant is tostones con queso.
Mercado Monday: Aguacate (Avocado)
There are literally dozens of avocado varieties to choose from, many of which can be found in Nicaragua. BUYING GUIDE Choosing a ripe avocado is easy. Don’t be too preoccupied with the colour. Some avocados are ripe when they are dark green, others need to be slightly black and …
Mercado Monday: Chia Seeds (Cha Cha Cha Chia)
The infamous Chia Pet that magically grows green fur in a matter of days might be the first thing you think of when hear the word chia, but these tiny seeds are actually full of nutrients. And the good news is you don’t actually need to sprout chia seeds on …
Mercado Monday: The Cacao Bean (Chocolate)
BUYING GUIDE Cacao beans are available at our local market in San Juan del Sur for C$38 ($1.36 USD) per pound. Online prices in the United States are “slightly” more expensive. The average cost is about $17 per pound, but if you buy a 10 pound bag you can get …