Elisha’s & Gordon’s Note: Mercado Monday is officially back! In today’s article guest blogger Kevin Keegan tells us all about jocote (pronounced \hōˈkō(ˌ)tā\ or in Canadian \hoe – coat – eh\). Jocote, also known as Red or Purple Mombin, is a thirst quenching fruit found in many parts of Central America, including beautiful Nicaragua. As well …
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 …
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 …
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 …
BUYING GUIDE There is no real trick to finding ripe mamón chino. If they are red they are ready to go. HOW TO EAT IT Mamón chino is a great fruit to eat on the run. Just pinch or bite a small hole in the skin and peel it away to …
BUYING GUIDE Select calala that feels heavy for its size. If the skin on the fruit appears glossy yellow or green it is not ready to be eaten. Wait until the skin gets blotchy and starts to shrivel and wrinkle, like an old man’s skin. Even then the inside of …
