Tag Archives: Food

Making Tortillas

Posted on August 18, 2014 by Kris Cunningham

Tortillas are considerably easier than tamales! I had made them before out of dried corn, but this time my friend Cedo and I made them out of fresh corn. It’s pretty simple, really. Again, buy some corn on the cob, … Continue reading →

Posted in culture, food, Panama | Tagged corn, Food, maiz, Panamanian food, tortillas | 6 Comments

Making Tamales

Posted on August 15, 2014 by Kris Cunningham

Making Panamanian tamales is quite a production, but they are SO good. Cedo agreed to teach me how to do it as she had been taught by her grandmother. How cool is that! First we made just a few so … Continue reading →

Posted in culture, food, Panama | Tagged cooking, Food, holiday food, Panamanian food, tamales | 21 Comments

A Surprise Treat – Great Italian Food in Coronado

Posted on March 24, 2014 by Kris Cunningham

Across from our hotel was a very pleasant looking little restaurant, Luna Rossa, so we decided to wander in for lunch. We never expected such a wonderful lunch! The management is from Florence, Italy, and I haven’t had such good … Continue reading →

Posted in food, Miscellaneous, Panama | Tagged Coronado, dining, Food, Italian Food, Panama, restaurant | 4 Comments

Gringos at Gringos

Posted on May 4, 2013 by Kris Cunningham

Thursday we went to a gringos meeting at the new Gringos Restaurant, and had a lot of fun. We heard about the meeting from the yahoo group, Gringos in David Panama. We went to the Gringos Restaurant when we were … Continue reading →

Posted in expat, expatriate, food, Panama | Tagged Central America, Chiriqui, Chiriqui Province, David, expat, expatriate, Food, Gringo, International Living, Latin America, Panama, restaurant | 11 Comments

Sandía

Posted on February 10, 2013 by Kris Cunningham

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 →

Posted in food, Panama | Tagged Central America, Chiriqui, Chiriqui Province, David, expat, expatriate, Food, International Living, Panama, Watermelon | 2 Comments

Guandu con Arroz

Posted on February 3, 2013 by Kris Cunningham

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 →