Nourishing Journeys » Costa Rica

Bacon Lovers Rejoice!

ahewcn — Thu, 01 Sep 2011 05:08:27 +0000

Recently, I saw a reporter ask the question, “Can you eat bacon and still be healthy?” If you’ve read anything I’ve been writing over the past 3 years, you’ll realize that my answer is a resounding YES! As a holistic nutritionist who believes in following the wisdom of the ancients and traditional eating when it comes [...]

The Real Costa Rica?

ahewcn — Mon, 02 Mar 2009 10:54:43 +0000

OK. So we returned from our Costa Rica trip five weeks ago and, FINALLY, I’ve found some time to share both the disappointments and gems we encountered down there.

Costa Rica is a beautiful country hailed for its eco-friendly attributes — lush rain forests, mountains, and pristine beaches. But it is equally ridiculed for its boring, even [...]

What they don’t tell you about renting a car in CR

ahewcn — Mon, 02 Mar 2009 10:54:09 +0000

As a developing nation, Costa Rica is often promoted as a nearby, cheap and safe tourist destination. So when I booked a two-week Thrifty car rental for a mere $200, I wasn’t so surprised. But standing online at the rental agency, we quickly noticed renters standing at the desk were infuriated by the news they received.

It [...]

Costa Rican Coffee Sucks!

ahewcn — Mon, 02 Mar 2009 10:52:45 +0000

This was a major source of anxiety when we arrived. I don’t generally drink a lot of coffee, but I figured in a country known to produce excellent coffee, a sip here and there would be a nice little indulgence. Unfortunately, what we were told was the best coffee was about as good as the stuff [...]

Eating Whole Foods in Costa Rica

ahewcn — Wed, 04 Feb 2009 04:10:29 +0000

Since Costa Rica has become a popular eco-friendly destination for nature lovers, I was really looking forward to some down-home native cooking during our time there. How horrified I was to discover no more than 3 vegetables at most of the farmers markets: broccoli, cauliflower and string beans — hardly tropical crops! But it didn’t stop [...]