Surf Science – Hurricanes in Costa Rica?
- NOV 06, 2017On September 18, 2017, six separate tropical systems were spinning somewhere within the Atlantic, Caribbean, and Pacific basins. Not to mention the powerhouse Category-5 Hurri
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Photo Tips – Shooting RAW
- NOV 06, 2017Beginning photographers may hear a lot about the RAW image format. Professionals shoot RAW. Should you? The most common image format out there is JPEG. If you’re a hobbyist
Spanish – Banter, a pura vida life skill
- NOV 06, 2017Costa Ricans take politeness very seriously. Politeness comes before truthfulness, before anything else you need to say. But if the language of politeness is their cultural ba
Pet Care – What to Expect When She’s Expecting
- SEP 04, 2017A canine pregnancy lasts just 63 days, so there’s a great deal to expect within a short period of time. Behavior changes in the future mother usually begin as soon as she feels her pregnancy, but the biggest changes are evident after 45 days. The mammary glands will continue enlarging towards full capacity at about five days before she gives birth, with the presence of milk starting around two weeks before delivery. Puppy food is recommended for pregnant females, as well as vitamins and minerals, to make her strong and healthy. (more…)
Shrimp in Mushroom and Red Wine Reduction Sauce
- SEP 04, 2017Serves 2 Ingredients 12 medium to large shrimp, cleaned and peeled 1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms ½ cup red wine ½ cup sweet cream 1 teaspoon olive oil 2 tablespoons butter ½
Recipe of The Month – Pineapple Flambé with Rum Sauce
- SEP 04, 2017Serves 4 Ingredients 4 slices of fresh pineapple without the heart – about 1 inch thick 4 tablespoons butter 4 teaspoons vanilla 4 tablespoons brown sugar ½ cup rum, dark o
Recipe of The Month – Cocktails
- SEP 04, 2017One serving each Piña Colada ½ cup chopped pineapple 1 ounce coconut cream 1 ounce evaporated milk 1½ ounces dark rum 1 cup of ice Mix all ingredients and blend on high fo
Recipe of The Month – Ceviche
- SEP 04, 2017Serves 4 Ingredients 1- Filet of corvina or any other white, meaty fish ½ cup chopped onion ¼ cup chopped cilantro ½ cup chopped sweet pepper or bell pepper 1 cup fresh lem
Recipe of The Month – Caesar Salad Dressing
- SEP 04, 2017Makes about 1 cup Ingredients ½ teaspoon anchovy paste ¼ teaspoon garlic cloves, minced 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice ½ tablespoon dijon mustard 1 teaspoon wor
Surf Science – The Importance of Swell Angle
- SEP 04, 2017Surfers love to create unrealistic expectations about waves we’ve yet to catch. (more…)