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.
“Elisha MacKay, vacation concierge at your service!”
After two years of retirement I’ve officially re-joined the work force. Well…sort of. When our friends Suze and Doug aren’t in Nicaragua enjoying a cold Tona or a smooth Flor de Caña at their vacation home – Casa Culebra – they delight in sharing it with tourists, travellers, wanna-be-expats and adventure seekers …
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 …
Justin Turns Two: A Nicaraguan Birthday Celebration
On January 14, 2014 our neighbour Justin Orlando Romero Mora turned two. And on Sunday, January 19th I had the privilege of attending his birthday party. When Gordon and I received the invitation to Justin’s birthday party we expected there to be a piñata, some candy and a cake. But holy moly, this …