Easy recipe for agua de tamarindo, a refreshing tamarind drink

Best Recipe for Agua de Tamarindo: A Guatemalan Tamarind Drink

Ah, agua de tamarindo, delicious tamarind water! This traditional Guatemalan drink holds a special place in my heart because it reminds me of growing up in Guatemala. This easy recipe for agua de tamarindo or tamarind water, a refreshing Guatemalan drink, has only three ingredients. This means you can make this delicious Guatemalan recipe in … Read more

Panga's Beach Club restaurant Tamarindo beach

Where To Eat In Playa Tamarindo, Costa Rica

Playa Tamarindo boasts some of the finest food in Costa Rica. Due in part to its development as a favorite tourist destination countless restaurants and bars have sprung up in the last few years and there is no shortage of great places to dine at. Whether you’re looking for a gourmet experience or a relaxed … Read more

Horseback riding on the beach in Costa Rica

5 Best Things To Do In Tamarindo Beach, Costa Rica

Tamarindo beach is considered one of Costa Rica’s best beaches. It’s wide stretch of sand, great waves and natural beauty are alluring. Once a small fishing village Tamarindo has developed to accommodate the influx of visitors and now it has great eateries, shops and lots of hotels, making it a favorite tourist destination for surfers … Read more

tamarind poached pears

Tamarind Poached Pears With Pear Cream

Thank you USA Pears for sponsoring this post. With fresh pear season underway, click here to check out more pear recipes! The weather is starting to get chilly, even here in Florida, and I am in the mood for something warm, comforting, sweet and easy to make.  Poached pears is one of my favorite fall … Read more

Kikking Up The Flavor – Tamarind Citrus Shrimp Kabobs

Tamarind is one of my favorite ingredients for cooking.  A lot of people think of tamarind as a fruit used mostly in Asian cuisine, but tamarind is also widely used in Latin America.  As a child I loved drinking refresco de tamarindo (tamarind juice) and my favorite ice cream flavor was tamarind. So it’s no … Read more

recipe for tamarind margarita cocktail

Frozen Tamarind Margarita Cocktail

The deliciously flavorful tamarind fruit, commonly used in Latin American cuisine adds depth and infuses this margarita with exotic flares. I have always thought that the combination of tamarind and salt was just sublime, but then again I love tangy flavors. photo credit: Kenn Wilson via photopin cc Tamarind has always been one of my … Read more

Guatemalan candy, dulces típicos de Guatemala

Traditional Guatemalan Candy

Guatemalan candy, also known as “dulces típicos,” are not just delicious and unique, Guatemalan sweets are also a important part of Guatemalan culture and it’s culinary traditions. If you’re looking amazing Guatemalan desserts, Guatemalan candy are a great option and there are so many varieties you’re sure to find a few favorites! In this article … Read more

Nixtamalization of fruit.

Guatemalan Fig Candy Recipe: Maleta de Higos

This is an easy recipe for guatemalan higos secos or higos cristalizados (dry sugared figs or crystalized figs) from Guatemala.This Guatemalan traditional candy is also referred to as maleta de higos (figs in a suitcase) because the sugared figs are usually served together in groups of four or five figs. Growing up in Guatemala, I was … Read more

La Merced Church, Antigua Guatemala

Antigua Guatemala Travel Guide: the Best Tips from a Local

In this Antigua Guatemala travel guide, you will find what makes Antigua a unique and must-visit destination. I also share my personal recommendations for things to do in Antigua, where to eat, when to visit, tips, and things to avoid. Most importantly, I share some of Antigua’s hidden secrets. What makes this guide to Antigua, … Read more