It’s more difficult to cook for people you’re just getting to know. You don’t know their likes and dislikes yet. So, it’s hard to cook something like mushrooms when you know a fair number of crazy people don’t like them. …
Getting new glasses in Ecuador – know your Spanish alphabet
I finally got new glasses after 7 years! Read about the price of new glasses in Quito, Ecuador and how to go about getting them.
How can you afford to travel – Housing
Jonathan and I own a home. Our mortgage is $1628.36 per month. When we decided that we wanted to travel, we rented it out. From our renters, we receive $1500.00 every month. This means that we still have to pay…
Creamy mushrooms on brioche bread
I first saw this recipe in my favorite vegetarian cookbook about 2 years ago. I’ve been wanting to make it since the moment I saw it. However, I couldn’t find brioche bread anywhere. Yes, I know that I could have…
Mariposa Jardin (butterfly garden): Mindo, Ecuador
No visit to Mindo, Ecuador would be complete without seeing the butterfly, orchid, and hummingbird garden. Butterfly garden (mariposa jardin) in Mindo, Ecuador
CasKaffeSu Hotel Review: Mindo, Ecuador
Hotel CasKaffeSu is not my first choice of hotels in Mindo, Ecuador. However, the owners are really nice.
Guacamole
Everyone has their own guacamole recipe. And, everyone likes it a little bit different. You’re lucky enough that I’m sharing mine with you. 🙂 Here in Ecuador, avocados grow “like a noxious weed” (at least that’s what our teacher says).…
Cuarenta (40): Ecuadorian card game of choice
I love learning new card games. Cuarenta is a really fun, Ecuadorian game that’s easy but addicting!
Taxis have meters in Quito, Ecuador. In theory.
I am shocked that the taxi drivers here in Quito, Ecuador would rather lose out on a fair fare than start the meter.
Making pizza for 20 people
Making pizza for 20 people in the south of Quito, Ecuador. Her home is beautiful. It’s in the south of Quito. And, guess what. It’s quiet there! Jonathan gave a presentation on pizza a few weeks ago. And, apparently, everyone in Maribel’s family has been asking for the recipe for the dough (la massa) ever since.