DON'T LITTER...NO BOTE BASURA

Here is a friendly and timely reminder found in the Nicaraguan countryside in Caña de Castilla that says that trash dumps cause sickness. DON'T LITTER HERE. Huh?Aquí hay un...

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Pork rinds in the making/A hacer chicharrones

We had a nice little supper yesterday, fried pork rinds (with a bit of meat on them) and a tomato, onion and lime juice salad.  The greasy wonders were...

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How many mangos?¿Cuantos mangos?

Estos mangos están listos para empacarse y llevarse al mercado en Masaya, Nicaragua.  ¿Cuántos mangos crees que hay aquí?  ¿Creerías que son 200?These mangos are ready to be packed...

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A grave: Then and Now/Una tumba: Antes y Ahora

Last November, I ran across these grave diggers near El Valle de La Laguna de Apoyo, close to Masaya, Nicaragua.  It was very interesting to see them work.  Today,...

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Parade of stuffed animals/Desfile de peluches

On a recent tour of the Nicaraguan countryside, between Granada and Masaya, I noticed a strange parade of stuffed animals...all hung out to dry, literally.  Since these critters get...

Posted by Editorial Team on 9:17 p.m. in

Nicaragua Survivor on CBS this fall/Nicaragua Survivor en CBS este septiembre

The news is out. Survivor will be filmed in Nicaragua for the 21st and 22nd seasons. The similar concept show 'Sobreviviente' from Spain has also committed to filming their...

Posted by Editorial Team on 12:12 p.m. in

Chicken stew Nica-style/Pollo tapado

Umm umm that looks good huh? That would be three chicken legs, cubed carrots, potatoes and chayotes all whipped up in a slightly sweet, slightly salty sauce (that might...

Posted by Editorial Team on 7:19 p.m. in

Piña Colada

 You can get this great juice called "California Ice Cool" in the market or in the supermarkets (like La Colonia or Palí) in Nicaragua. It is a perfect combination...

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Follow up to the Pepsi in a bag/Actualización de la Pepsi en una bolsa

Many were interested in just how drinking Pepsi out of a plastic bag could be practical.  Here is a video that explains it all.Muchos tenían interés en saber cómo...

Posted by Editorial Team on 6:11 p.m. in

Sharing a Pepsi in Nicaragua/compartiendo una Pepsi en Nicaragua

A time-proven tradition in Nicaragua is the custom of drinking soda out of a plastic bag.  Get your money together to buy the big three liter Pepsi and ask...

Posted by Editorial Team on 9:05 p.m. in

House out in the country/Casa en el campo

I was walking though a field in Las Flores, Masaya, Nicaragua and saw this neat little house.  There are a lot of things I like about it: it's color,...

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Casa del Café

Casa del Café is a nice restaurant found in four different locations in Managua, Nicaragua:Los Robles, Metrocentro, Galerías de Santo Domingo and in the airport in the departure...

Posted by Editorial Team on 7:47 p.m. in

Dogs n crocs/Perros y crocs

Here's another pair of the famous $3 crocs that can be had in Nicaragua. Check out the local markets in Masaya, Granada or Managua. He aquí otro par de...

Posted by Editorial Team on 9:30 p.m. in

Smile!!!/¡¡¡Sonrie!!!

This two little cousins live just in Las Flores, Masaya in Nicaragua.  Cute, aren't they?Estas pequeñas primas viven en Las Flores, Masaya en Nicaragua.  Están bonitas, ¿verdad?...

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Hawaiian festival/Festival de Hawaiianas

Papa John's pizza has an interesting offer right now. It's not cheap but it's good!!! There are three options: Hawaiian Volcano, Hawaiian barbeque chicken or the classic Hawaiian. You...

Posted by Editorial Team on 9:14 a.m. in

Yucca/Yuca

We are in May and the rainy season has entered a little early this year. The prognostics say that it isn't the rainy season (winter) yet but if it...

Posted by Editorial Team on 6:53 p.m. in

Jocote table center

The jocote fruit is the closest you'll get to a green apple from any Nicaraguan tree. This creative use of the jocote caught my attention. Some creative young girls...

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