The Ultimate Costa Rica Cookbook (häftad)
Format
Häftad (Paperback / softback)
Språk
Engelska
Antal sidor
272
Utgivningsdatum
2019-10-27
Upplaga
2nd Cut the Crap & Move to Costa Rica ed.
Förlag
Viva Purpose, Inc.
Medarbetare
Barbara Rodgers, Rodgers (red.)
Illustrationer
Illustrations
Dimensioner
229 x 152 x 14 mm
Vikt
368 g
Antal komponenter
1
Komponenter
23:B&W 6 x 9 in or 229 x 152 mm Perfect Bound on White w/Gloss Lam
ISBN
9780999350652

The Ultimate Costa Rica Cookbook

Healthy, Quick, & Easy Meals

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How the heck do you cook in this country?

This was a problem from the time we landed. As I stood at the store converting colones to dollars I quickly became overwhelmed after looking at a small jar of peanut butter and realizing it was going to cost me $6.24 I turned around and looked at the bag of Doritos that I was going to put with the PB&J sandwiches and it took everything not to cry in the middle of the store. My conversion calculator displayed the price of the 7oz bag to be $4.13. I quickly realized that I was going to go broke just trying to feed my family.

That feeling did not stop as I made my way through the rest of the store converting the price on the foods. From strange fruit to extremely high prices on the food we were accustomed to in the US, Cooking in Costa Rica was going to prove to be a challenge. That night I sat down with my husband Steve talking about what we were going to do. We reminded each other that this was an adventure and it was going to take some work to figure it out, but the Page family was up to the challenge.

If you're struggling, you are not alone! We had a huge outpouring from people having the same problems. But there is hope. Cut The Crap has once again come to the rescue. We have taken what we learned and put it in an Internation Bestselling book.<br><br>We set out to learn how to cook in Costa Rica and we worked with the locals to learn how they cooked cheap. Since our goal was to get healthier while living in Costa Rica, we worked with the local doctors to learn how to cook healthy.

What we learned through this process was life-changing! Not only did we find ways to cook cheap, but we also found that changing the ways we were eating and cooking had tremendous effects on our physical lives as well. In addition to the whole family losing weight, our cholesterol and blood pressure went down, and our energy level improved.

We not only give you recipes we answer questions for.

What is that?

What does it taste like?

How do I eat it? Do I eat it raw? Should I peel it first?

We inform you about the common products you can find at farmers markets, fruit stands, and supermarkets. Answering the questions most people have while also talking about the health benefits.

We are so excited to share this information with you that we put a special price on pre-orders. So what are you waiting for? Reserve your copy today!

Includes useful

•Easy To Follow Recipes

•Health Information

•Cost of Ingredients

•Shopping Tips

•Insights from Experts
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Wholey Cow A Simple Guide To Eating And Living







It’s a proven fact that some of the healthiest cultures around the world share a number of commonalities. These areas, known as Blue Zone (cultures with the largest amount of centenarians) eat healthy foods, stay active, have strong connections and live with a sense of purpose. This life-style sounds like a good recipe for healthy living and one we all should strive for. Unfortunately, many people around the world are sick, over weight and unhealthy, especially in the United States. In fact, over 65% of Americans are overweight and almost half the population has a chronic disease.1 Those are some staggering statistics. It’s no wonder so many people need help with their diets. Many people these days are eating the wrong types of foods. Eating too much processed food, sugar and unhealthy fats can all cause weight gain and illness. Many people turn to fad diets to lose weight, but what people really need is a diet over-haul! Fad diets often only provide a temporary solution. What is needed instead is a life-style change with improved eating habits. 

our society today consumes more processed food containing artificial preservatives and ingredients than real, wholesome foods. this is a problem and where health coaches come in. health coaches are a wellness authority and provide mentorship and support to clients. health coaches are on a mission to educate people about eating healthier and you can find them in over 150 countries around the world. as a health coach, i am passionate about helping people learn how to eat healthier and stay active and why i wrote my book, wholey cow a simple guide to eating and living. in my book, i provide 7 guiding principles to help teach people to eat well and live a healthy life-style. i also talk about the importance of getting back to the basics of eating more whole foods to improve our overall health. 

in cut the crap kitchen, steve and nikki page share how they did just that after making a move to costa rica. once settled in, they were surprised to find that eating wasn’t quite the same in their new home and surroundings. in fact, the food choices were quite limited compared to the vast array they were accustomed to back home in the united states. many items in costa rica are more expensive too, making it a challenge to eat. they discovered quickly they had to change their diet to stay within their budget to live in paradise.

one thing they did to change their diet was to add in more fruit and vegetables. costa rica is known for their tropical fruit and abundance of vegetables. they are also a major exporter of pineapples, bananas, melons and some vegetables. since fruit and vegetables are plentiful and easy to find in costa rica, it was relatively easy to add more of them to their daily meals. t...

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Steve Page became a #1 International Bestselling author by self-publishing his first book, "Cut The Crap & Move To Costa Rica, A How-to Guide Based On These Gringos Experience."

His latest Bestselling book, "Cut The Crap Kitchen, How-to Guide Cook In Costa Rica On A Budget" teaches readers about local produce, provides cost-effective recipes, and includes health benefits of eating whole foods. Hitting Amazon #1 Hot New Release, "Cut The Crap Kitchen" is here to help you.

Steve has worked in several industries and has excelled in developing successful businesses. He uses his technical and entrepreneurial experience to help other authors and entrepreneurs to find success in working online. As an author, he loves to share his knowledge and imagination with his readers.

Through his website, blogs, and social media he continues to provide expert advice to relocators with current events and logistics of expat life in Central America. He also helps independent authors self-publish and promote their books with both training courses and mentorship. Steve continues to travel abroad and enjoys his life in Costa Rica. Nikki Page became a #1 International Bestselling author by self-publishing her first book, "Cut The Crap & Move To Costa Rica, A How-to Guide Based On These Gringos Experience."

Her latest book, "Cut The Crap Kitchen, How-to Guide Cook In Costa Rica On A Budget" was a #1 New Release on Amazon. It teaches readers about local produce, provides cost-effective recipes, and includes health benefits of eating whole foods. She also helps independent authors self-publish and promote their books with both training courses and mentorship. Nikki continues to travel abroad and enjoys her life in Costa Rica.

Nikki is also the co-founder of the Viva Purpose, Inc. publishing group and is excellent at working with authors. Through her website, blogs, and social media she continues to provide expert advice to relocators with current events and logistics of expat life in Central America.

Innehållsförteckning

foreword 1

introduction 5

disclosure 5

who are steve and nikki? 6

why did we write this book? 6

products in costa rica 8

shopping options 11

mini super 11

grocery store/supermercado 12

butcher shop - carnicería 14

fish options 15

ferias and fruit stands 18

pickup truck produce 19

kitchen goods 20

recommended tools and appliances 21

costa rica pricing 27

exchange rate 27

table 1 - basic currency conversion 28

prices 29

equation 1 - colones per kilograms to dollar per pound 29

example: one kilo of chicken breast costs 3,900. if we place that price in the equation, we get the following: 29

equation 2 - liters per colones to gallons per dollar 30

example: one liter of orange juice costs 700. if we place that price in the equation, we get the following: 30

table 2 - prices 31

general grocery 31

dairy 35

baked goods 35

meat 36

beverages 37

alcohol 37

snacks 38

preparation information & tips 39

fruits 39

dairy 40

oils and fats 41

portion size 42

nutrition information calculation 43

recipes & produce 45

fruits & vegetables frutas y vegetales 47

apples 49

bananas 53

camote – sweet potatoes 57

chayote – mirliton squash 61

coconut meat 65

coconut water 69

dragon fruit – pitaya or pitahaya 73

granadilla  & maracuyá– passion fruit 77

guanabana – soursop 81

mamón chino – rambutan 85

mango 89

melon – cantaloupe 93

papaya 97

pineapple 101

plantain 105

watermelon – sandia 109

yuca – cassava 113

sides el entremés 117

black beans – electric pressure cooker 119

chile lime chayote – electric pressure cooker 123

fried plantains 127

patacones 131

popcorn – stovetop 135

red beans- electric pressure cooker 139

red & black beans – electric pressure cooker 143

rice – electric pressure cooker 147

seasoned chili yuca fries 151

slaw salad 155

breakfast el desayuno 159

banana pancakes – gluten-free 161

fried egg 165

fruit salad 168

gallo pinto – beans & rice 171

hardboiled eggs 175

quick easy beans and rice with egg 179

lunch el almuerzo 183

chicken soup – electric pressure cooker 185

costa rica burritos 189

fried egg sandwich 193

tostada with rice & beans 197

dinner: la cena 201

chicken & camote – electric pressure cooker 203

chicken & chayote – electric pressure cooker 207

crispy breaded fried chicken 213

fried spaghetti 217

pan fried chicken strips – gluten-free 221

pan fried pineapple pork steak 225

pasta & vege...