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What is Costa Rican Food? Everything You Need To Know About Costa Rican Cuisine

One of the most rewarding aspects of travel is experiencing a destination or culture through the local cuisine. Whether it’s devouring homemade pasta in Rome, searching for the best street food in Bangkok, or sharing a heaping portion of Poutine in Montreal, chances are you have a long list of favorite foodie moments from your…

A Taste of the Tropics: Healing Foods and the Magic of Starfruit

pie and star fruit on the counter

Imagine tucking into a breakfast bowl overflowing with juicy, mouth-watering mango, papaya, pineapple and melon. Sipping on coconut water mid-afternoon to quench your thirst after a day in the sun. Adding a generous dollop of avocado guacamole to your lunch plate. Feasting on main courses and desserts all punctuated with a taste of the tropics…

How to Make a Delicious Star Fruit Pie: A Sweet and Tart Tropical Dessert

starfruit pie by Blue Osa yoga retreat | Starfruit pie recipe

Why Star Fruit Deserves the Spotlight A favorite here at Blue Osa; delicious star fruit pie! Have you ever tasted a fruit that felt like sunshine in your mouth? If not, meet star fruit—also known as carambola—a tropical treasure bursting with sweet, citrusy flavor and a crisp, juicy texture. Here at Blue Osa Yoga Retreat…

Why Costa Rican Coffee is the Best: Regions, Farms & Traditions

Costa Rican Coffee - A Morning Ritual

Costa Rican coffee for us, like many, has become a big part of our daily ritual. Coffee as a Ritual Coffee is a critical part of most people’s days. The first thing many people think about in the morning is the first cup they’ll have. Whether that’s over the morning paper, on the beach here…

From Garden to Table: Meet the French Chef Behind Blue Osa’s Farm-to-Table Costa Rica Kitchen

real Costa Rica food from with chef marie blue osa

You’ve been researching retreats for weeks. Maybe months. You know you need a real break — not a poolside cocktail kind of break, but the kind where you actually come home feeling different. Lighter. More like yourself. And somewhere in that search, you’ve probably come across the phrase farm-to-table Costa Rica more than once —…

Eating Clean at Blue Osa and Beyond

Eating Clean in Costa Rica

When you are seeking a spiritual balance you must focus on more than simply your mind. Your body is half of your whole and the physical vessel that provides your daily transport, your physical conversation with life. Beyond the beauty of the jungle and its wildlife, the focus on meditation through yoga and the peaceful…

How To Make A Mouthwatering Gluten-Free Carrot Cake

Planning a dinner party? Many of us are always thinking of yummy meals and treats to serve our friends and family. Although with social gatherings sometimes comes the difficulty of accommodating all of the different diets and allergies that seem to be surfacing in our society, including the rise in gluten-intolerant individuals. Fear not because…

How to Make Blue Osa’s Signature Starfruit Juice (Plus Health Benefits)

a starfruit cocktail with starfruits

Starfruit, also known as carambola, is a sweet and sour exotic fruit in a star shape. It’s not only tasty but its health benefits make it one of the best tropical fruits on the market. Good news, we have 3 starfruit trees at Blue Osa to refresh your days with star fruit juices or desserts….

Cool Down This Summer: Easy Peppermint Mocha Pie Recipe

As temperatures rise, you and your friends will probably begin searching for ways to cool down this summer. Here at Blue Osa, we have a perfect recipe solution for Costa Rica’s blistering heat, and it is also quite delicious! Our Peppermint Mocha Pie recipe combines cooling flavor and a delicious pick-me-up during a hot day….

How to Make Mango Cheesecake | Recipe

Mango Cheesecake

This month’s recipe is a sinfully good Mango Cheesecake prepared by our head chef, Jose. Sometimes referred to as the “king of the fruits,” mango is a popular and highly nutritious fruit available year-round. Another term often associated with mango, the main ingredient in our Mango Cheesecake, is superfruit or superfood. What is a Superfruit?…

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