Category Archives: recipes

Weekly Photo Challenge: A Day in My Life

Posted on March 31, 2013 by

Weekly Photo Challenge: A Day in My Life I used to get asked a lot – “What are you going to DO with yourself all day, now that you won’t be working??”  This is what I did with myself yesterday. It … Continue reading →

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Sandía

Posted on February 10, 2013 by

It’s sadía (watermelon) season in Panama now. These watermelon range from really good to insanely delicious! The one we bought today is in the insanely delicious category. It’s so juicy and sweet, and downright wonderful. They sell for $.20/pound here … Continue reading →

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Guandu con Arroz

Posted on February 3, 2013 by

Guandu are pigeon peas, and very popular in Panama. Guandu con arroz (with rice) is a traditional Christmas dish, so guandu are very expensive around that time. Many people grow them in their yards, including a number of my neighbors … Continue reading →

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Tortillas

Posted on February 3, 2013 by

I’ve been making tortillas for a while but yesterday I was instructed by the pro, who was instructed by her grandmother. It starts with corn. I know, it looks like chicken feed or something, but you can turn this into … Continue reading →

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Chicha de Arroz con Piña

Posted on February 3, 2013 by

My neighbor Haydeé came over yesterday, and we had cooking class in my kitchen. What fun! She is Panamanian so of course she knows how to cook all kinds of Panamanian food, and I’m interested in learning. We made a … Continue reading →

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Pineapples and Videos

Posted on January 25, 2013 by

The last post on the Border Hop or Passport Shuffle was almost as involved as experiencing it! So now, how about something a lot lighter. I’ve been interested in photography for quite a while, and I’ve also been looking forward … Continue reading →

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Fish Soup?

Posted on December 28, 2012 by

As you all know, I bought a lot of fish the other day. I wrote about our shopping excursion (CLICK HERE), and the types of fish we have tried so far (CLICK HERE).  These were whole fish complete with heads and tails. … Continue reading →

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What are these Fish?

Posted on December 27, 2012 by

We went to Pedregal to buy fish (read about it HERE) I also wanted to include some information about the various fish, so I’ve put it in this separate post here. If any of you have further information, opinions, corrections, … Continue reading →

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Chayote Sauerkraut

Posted on December 18, 2012 by

Someone suggested this on a yahoo group GardeningInPanama  I tried it and it turned out surprisingly good! A chayote is a sort of squash from the same family as cucumbers and melons. It costs a lot in the US but … Continue reading →

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