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Continue reading →: Simple, DIY Ranchero Sauce with Kitchen StaplesDo you love Tex Mex food? We sure do here at our house! If you’ve been following us over the years at Cold River Homestead on Facebook or Instagram, you’ve probably seen quite a few Tex Mex meal photos!!! Be it enchiladas, burritos, or the ever so popular huevos rancheros,…
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Continue reading →: So Crisp and Refreshing! Time for a Mint Limonada!There’s just something about a cold, refreshing glass of lemonade on a hot day! It really helps you to find a few moments of relief when those temperatures start rising! And if you are sweating the summer here in Costa Rica or perhaps looking forward to those summertime temps elsewhere,…
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Continue reading →: Sweet Jackfruit Cobbler… My Tropical Take on the American Favorite!Have you ever tried fresh, ripe jackfruit? It certainly is a treat to behold! With a flavor reminiscent of mango, cantaloupe, and Juicy Fruit gum, it has a one-of-a-kind flavor! These babies can also get BIG, like up to 60 pounds!!! So, as you imagine then, processing a fresh, ripe…
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Continue reading →: Quick Honey Citrus Vinaigrette – Crisp & Refreshing!Spring has sprung! Those of you living in the Northern Hemisphere in cooler, non-tropical climates are probably hoping to thaw out for a bit! Maybe dreaming of getting the garden planted or perhaps getting a little R&R time at the beach, pool, or lake. Here in Costa Rica, though, we…
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Continue reading →: Nacho Cheese Sauce (Easy, Versatile, and Tasty!)Do you love the sharp, zesty flavor of nacho cheese sauce? I mean, not only on nachos but burritos, baked potatoes, cheese fries, and about a zillion other things???? I know, ME TOOOOOO!!!!! This sauce comes together SOOOO quickly! I can have it ready in a flash when that nacho…
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Continue reading →: Cocoa Beans!! Want to See How We Harvest and Produce Them?Are you a fan of CHOCOLATE?? How about cacao nibs or cocoa beans? Do you ever wonder where they come from or how they are produced? Well, this week, I am going to walk you through our process for producing cocoa beans (aka cacao beans) here at Cold River Homestead!…
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Continue reading →: Yuca Fries…. Plain or Topped with Chili and Cheese!Craving a MEGA pile of crispy yuca fries, topped with chili and cheese? Yeah, me too, so I had to make some! You should make some too! These would also make for a delicious twist on the potato version for your Super Bowl party! Just set out a big pile…
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Continue reading →: Quick, Soft Garlic Breadsticks (Made with Beer… Ready in ONE HOUR)How about some super SOFT homemade garlic breadsticks, ready in an hour? How about let’s make them with BEER? These are so soft and tasty, you’ll have to give them a try! Looking for a snack food for the Super Bowl? Look no further! Ingredient Assembly for Garlic Breadsticks Here’s…
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Continue reading →: Decadent CHOCOLATE Guanábana Pie… (With No Bake Option!)What happens when chocolate meets guanábana? Let’s find out! This week, I am sharing with you my recipe for a tasty, tropical, chocolate guanábana pie! It combines that floral, sweet flavor of guanábana with CHOCOLATE into a smooth, rich, creamy, DECADENT pie! You’ve got to give this one a try!…
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Continue reading →: Rich, Chocolatey Banana Brownies… AND My Favorite Banana Hack!Got ripe bananas? Let’s make some banana brownies! These are my absolute favorite brownies these days! They are sooo rich and tasty, and I love that are much healthier than regular brownies! If you are looking for some healthier options after all the holiday desserts, give these babies a try!…
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