If you’ve never wandered through a Costa Rican feria (which is a market) on market day, you likely have no idea the sheer volume of fruits and veggies that this country produces.

Coffee. Nectar of the Gods. Giver of life. For many, this rich warm brew is the catalyst that starts their day. The magic that pries their eyes open, and helps them face the morning. There is something comforting about the distinctive scent of fresh ground coffee, and the steady drip of the brewing process.

One of the things that happen when you live in a beautiful and popular place like Monteverde, is that everyone wants to come to visit and stay for a few days. 

Monteverde Chocolate Tours. About two years ago, some dear friends from the U.S. came to visit us in our new home. We really enjoyed playing tourist with them and taking them to see some of the beauty that surrounds us here in Monteverde.

When my husband and I decided to visit Costa Rica, I was a little worried. Not about safety (Costa Rica is the safest of the Central American Countries), or about the strangeness of a new home...but about the food.