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Kingston Retreat
Jamaica has long had a reputation for violence as much as it does for its beautiful beaches. Kingston, the capitol, particularly conjures up images of gang wars and fighting in the streets. So I was conflicted and pretty nervous when a distant aunt invited my...
What’s Your Beef? The Benefits of Going Grass Fed
Since the mad cow disease scares began in the 1990s, people have been increasingly afraid of consuming red meat. Some even go so far as to say that red meat is inherently bad for you and should be avoided at all costs. Today, red meat is blamed for everything from...
Eating on the Road
For the traveler with food restrictions, the thought of travel can be even more overwhelming.”Can I get organic or gluten-free meals or snacks on the way to my destination? What will the airline allow me to bring on the plane since I can’t even eat their “healthy”...
The Real Costa Rica?
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,...
What they don’t tell you about renting a car in CR
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...
Choosing a Place to Stay
In the bestselling book, The Four-Hour Work Week, author Tim Ferriss asserts that poor and middle class people typically want to live the lifestyle they think that rich people have. That includes eating in restaurants every night of the week, buying lots of “stuff”...
Costa Rican Coffee Sucks!
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...
Eating Whole Foods in Costa Rica
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:...
Pure Indian Foods
For 120 years, the Agarwal family has been producing ghee in northern India. Today, thanks to Sandeep, the great-great grandson of the original company’s founder, the ghee-making tradition continues here in America. Sandeep’s company, Pure Indian Foods, sources...
Butter and the Brain
Jedi Pregnancy Wisdom
Most people who have watched the Law of Attraction movie, The Secret, walk away with one of two reactions: skepticism or complete enthusiasm. Skeptics might say something like, “That’s not true! I lost my job last year and had to move out of my house. I didn’t make...
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