Hey guys!  It’s been a long day with little sleep last night (see here), and I felt like making something hearty and something sweet for dinner.  I decided on a Costa Rica meets the South compromise — gallo pinto and sweet corn bread. Now before I divulge one of the main ingredients of gallo pinto [...]

I love black beans.  It’s a total Costa Rican thing. From gallo pinto – the quintessential dish of the Country — to black bean sandwiches as a beach outing snack, Costa Rica is all about these delectable morsels.  And here’s the plus – black beans are super nutritious! If you have the time and desire [...]