A new life in Costa Rica

Sharing our journey from the U.S. to the Osa region of Costa Rica


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Garlic Dilly Green Beans (in the Oven or Air Fryer)

Perhaps you have already fallen in love with green beans in the air fryer? Or perhaps you only use your air fryer for French fries? For those of you that have (or those of you that have not) already experienced the joys of air fried green beans, you need to try my garlic dilly green […]

Garlic Dilly Green Beans (in the Oven or Air Fryer)


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Banana Overnight Oats — An easy, healthy breakfast for one

Looking for an easy grab-and-go breakfast or snack you can make for just one (or for your whole family)? Look no more! I’ve got you covered this week with not one but two recipes for banana overnight oats 😯! Me and my bowl of banana overnight oats We’ve gone bananas! 🍌🍌 Living on a homestead […]

Banana Overnight Oats — An easy, healthy breakfast for one


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Jill’s Rice Cooker Gallo Pinto (Costa Rican Rice and Beans)

If you aren’t familiar with gallo pinto, you probably don’t live in Costa Rica! People eat it everyday for breakfast (and throughout the day). Rice and beans. In fact, people love it so much, they made it the national dish here in Costa Rica! I love my food variety, but I don’t think I could […]

Jill’s Rice Cooker Gallo Pinto (Costa Rican Rice and Beans)