Travel through Central and South America and you will notice regional variations on the traditional pot of rice and beans. In Costa Rica, the dish is gallo pinto, and it is served with eggs for ...

Deeply rooted in Costa Rican and Nicaraguan culture, this staple of rice and beans with a side of eggs gets a spicy kick from Salsa Lizano (a sauce similar to Worcestershire). Gallo pinto is a ...

“Give me some of your rice and beans ... Give me some of your rice and beans ...” ~Costa Rica Puerto Limon Calypso My oldest daughter, Eva, and I just returned from an educational tour in Costa Rica.

Felisa Rogers studied history and nonfiction writing at the Evergreen State College and went on to teach writing to kids for five years. She lives in Oregon’s coast range, where she works as a ...

Costa Rica isn’t just about beaches, volcanoes, and jungles—it’s also home to a rich and delicious food culture. In this ...

Frank lived up by the golf course in a nice house with big plate glass windows and black leather couches. I was a transfer student at an affluent high school, and visiting my classmates always made me ...