DISPONIBLE! 20 de diciembre al 27 de 2013 y / o el 28 de diciembre hasta el 05 de enero 2014

DISPONIBLE! 20 de diciembre al 27 de 2013 y / o el 28 de diciembre hasta el 05 de enero 2014

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Villa de playa de lujo con vistas de aguas blancas IMPRESIONANTE, y rodeado de dosel de la selva y observación de la fauna. 2 master suites, rey y reina - Max 4 adultos, más 2 niños adicionales. 3 baños

Fácil acceso a la autopista de la costa, cerca de todo en la zona Sur - Manuel Antonio / Osa / Dota Nube Forrest. Seguridad las 24 horas.

En calle tranquila en la parte superior de la colina con vistas a la playa y la bahía - zona tranquila con sólo 3 casas más allá. Nunca antes rentados - bien equipado sistema de sonido iPod y conexión a internet de banda ancha por cable - propietarios que viajan estos días de fiesta.

TARIFA PLANA - LIBRO por $ 2200. Utilice algunos o todos los días - tan poco como $ 275/noche!
DEL 20 de diciembre al 27 de 2013
O DESDE 28 de diciembre a través de 05 de enero 2014

RESERVA HOY! glp@letterclick.com

Idoneidad: se admiten niños, sólo no fumadores, no se admiten animales

TARIFA PLANA - LIBRO por $ 2200. Utilice algunos o todos los días - tan poco como $ 275/noche!
DEL 20 de diciembre al 27 de 2013
O DESDE 28 de diciembre a través de 05 de enero 2014

RESERVA HOY! glp@letterclick.com

AVAILABLE Dec 20 2013 through Jan 5th, 2014 - Dominical LUXURY Villa Rental

LEA ESTA EN ESPAÑOL

AVAILABLE! 

December 20 through January 5th, 2014

RESERVE TODAY! glp@letterclick.com

LUXURY BEACH villa with AWESOME whitewater views, and surrounded by jungle canopy and wildlife viewing. 2 master suites; King and queen - Max 4 adults, plus additional 2 children. 3 Bathrooms

Easy access to coastal highway, close to everything in Southern zone - Manuel Antonio / Osa Peninsula / Dota Cloud Forrest.

On quiet road at top of hill overlooking beach and bay - quiet location with only 3 houses beyond. Never before rented - owners travelling these holidays. Well equipped ipod sound system and cable broadband internet. 24 hour security.

FLAT RATE. Use some or all days - as low as $245/night!

• BOOK FROM Dec 20 through 27, 2013 for $2200
• OR BOOK FROM Dec 28 through Jan 5th, 2014 for $2200
• OR BOOK FROM for any length stay greater than 8 days, up to 16 days for $3900 (as low as 245/night)

RESERVE TODAY! glp@letterclick.com

Suitability: children welcome, non smoking only, pets not allowed

FLAT RATE. Use some or all days - as low as $245/night!

BOOK FROM Dec 20 through 27, 2013 for $2200
OR BOOK FROM Dec 28 through Jan 5th, 2014 for $2200
OR BOOK FROM for any length stay greater than 8 days, up to 16 days for $3900 (as low as 245/night)

RESERVE TODAY! glp@letterclick.com

FLAT RATE. Use some or all days - as low as $245/night!

• BOOK FROM Dec 20 through 27, 2013 for $2200
• OR BOOK FROM Dec 28 through Jan 5th, 2014 for $2200
• OR BOOK FROM for any length stay greater than 8 days, up to 16 days for $3900 (as low as 245/night)

RESERVE TODAY! glp@letterclick.com

BATCHING for 5-bean salad...ALSO: Hummus, Chili, Black bean side

How many dishes can I cook here?...all working towards the 5-bean salad

DAY 1: Garbanzo

• night before - soak 1 package Garbanzos
• Slow cook

Hummus

• That night, make hummus. 
• Enjoy some now
• Put some in a container for rest of week
• Freeze the rest to enjoy next week or in 2 weeks.
• Save some for the 5-bean salad
• Freeze the rest of the Garbanzos - good for green-leaf salads

DAY 2: Red kidney beans - 2 packages

Chili

Kidney + Coconut Dessert

DAY 3: Black beans - 2 packages

Side for breakfast & meals

DAY 4: White beans - 1 package

SET of Recipes: Red Kidney beans

"Red Beans are the healthiest dried beans available, rich in antioxidants and loaded with fiber."
Combine this with my batching system...cook a lot at one time, and continue to enjoy the many meals for days to come, without getting bored with it...
So this is how it looks like:

1. Boil 2 packages of beans for 10 minutes to get the bad stuff out. Cook until soft.
2. Separate the beans for different recipes: main course AND dessert and/or soup and/or salad.
3. Enjoy!

SALAD

5 bean salad (See SET of Recipes for Gabanzos and Black beans.

MAIN COURSE (make enough for 2 meals)

Chili

SOUP over Rice (can be used with white beans)

Fry meat, when coked...
Saute Onion, celery, carrot, garlic
Tomato Paste, or tomato sauce - just a little
Add chicken broth with water...simmer...not too watery, just saucy
Throw in tenderized beans
Cubed kamote & banana
At the end, add green vegetables (DIFFERENT TWISTS: Bak Choy, green beans)
SAUCE: onion, garlic, tomato paste, dilute with water, oregano, salt & pepper

DESSERT

http://thaifood.about.com/od/thaidesserts/r/beandessert.htm

CAKE: Drunken (ala Tortuga) Pineapple Upside Down cake

I googled "recipe for pineapple upside down cake"
Betty Crocker says: http://www.bettycrocker.com/recipes/pineapple-upside-down-cake/a1c9a639-0748-4f2c-89f5-fd33cf138986

I googled "copycat recipe tortuga rum cake"
http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-make-a-Tortuga-Rum-Cake/
It seemed too complicated, so I just did the Glaze part: http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-make-a-Tortuga-Rum-Cake/step7/Create-the-glaze/

WHAT I ENDED UP DOING HERE IN THE MIDDLE OF THE JUNGLE!

• Use a Yellow Cake Mix like Pillsbury
• Bake on 2nd to the lowest rack for ~50 minutes
• Fork holes and drizzle the glaze to drunken

RECIPE IDEAS: Mad about Mint

I've tried several times to grow mint, without success until recently. I now have a plant that is growing like crazy...and now I am mad about mint, looking for all sorts of ways to use up this fresher than fresh mint.

I googled "recipes for fresh mint"

HuffPostsays: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/03/29/fresh-mint-recipes_n_1386159.html#s819165&title=Spicy_Brussels_Sprouts

http://localfoods.about.com/od/mint/Mint.htm

3. Mint Drinks (3)
4. Mint Salads (12)
5. Mint Sauces & Condiments (7)

6. All About Mint

?Mint plants like it cool and shady.?

I googled "recipes for fresh mint tea"

http://gourmandeinthekitchen.com/2010/fresh-mint-tea-recipe/

P.S. I googled "growing mint"

to find out what I was doing right to do more of it, and got this:
Dos and Don'ts of growing mint: http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/the-dos-donts-of-growing-mint-147458
It's easy to grow
Mint is not just easy to grow, but its roots, which are called "runners," are incredibly invasive: they quickly grow, sprouting new leaves and new plants as they go. 
morning sun and partial afternoon shade. 
• Plant on a patio, in a container. 
• Harvest mint sprigs before the plant flowers. 
• To extend the harvesting season, pinch off the flowering buds as they appear. 
• If planting your mint in a garden bed, apply mulch to help keep it from spreading. 
• Locate mint plants fifteen inches apart, and thin them regularly. • Don't Plant the herb in super moist conditions where it won't dry out.

RECIPE: Arugula salad

I googled "recipe for arugula"
This one is easy, I mostly have the ingredients, and I will substitute figs with raisins:
Fig and Arugula Salad
http://allrecipes.com/recipe/fig-and-arugula-salad/detail.aspx

I liked this "9 Recipes to Inspire and Satisfy" but some ingredients are not easy to get in CR :-(
http://www.thekitchn.com/crazy-for-arugula-9-recipes-to-118826


How much do we love the sharp, zesty flavor of arugula? Answer: a whole lot! Arugula is really one of our favorite greens to come out of the early warm months. It seems to add just the right touch of fresh summer flavor to whatever we happen to be making, whether it's salad or pizza or pesto!

1. Arugula with Orzo and Garden Tomatoes - Very simple no-cook pasta for a warm summer evening.
2. Potato Salad with Yogurt, Arugula, and Dill - We just made this for dinner again last night. So good!
3. Cream Cheese and Arugula Toast Bites - Perfect for an afternoon snack or a simple dinner party appetizer.
4. Egg, Arugula, and Herb Tartine - Quickly sautéed over high heat, arugula takes on new character.
5. Wilted Arugula and Pear Salad - Bold flavors make a very satisfying salad.
6. Strawberry-Arugula Salad with Lemon Ricotta - Spicy arugula pairs amazingly well with sweet summer fruits.
7. Arugula Vichyssoise - Arugula adds another layer of flavor to this classic chilled soup.
8. Comte, Olive, and Arugula Grilled Cheese - This would be heavenly for those random chilly nights.
9. Spring Greens Pesto - A spin on traditional pesto!