A new life in Costa Rica

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


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Lemon Drop Mangosteen Jam!

Perhaps you already are a huge fan of purple mangosteen, often called “the queen of fruits”… but are you familiar with its lesser known cousin, lemon drop mangosteen? It’s sweet and tart and tastes, well, a lot like a lemon drop candy! The fruit also looks like little round Christmas ornaments growing on an impressive […]

Lemon Drop Mangosteen Jam!


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Simple, DIY Ranchero Sauce with Kitchen Staples

Do you love Tex Mex food? We sure do here at our house! If you’ve been following us over the years at Cold River Homestead on Facebook or Instagram, you’ve probably seen quite a few Tex Mex meal photos!!! Be it enchiladas, burritos, or the ever so popular huevos rancheros, we are huge fans of […]

Simple, DIY Ranchero Sauce with Kitchen Staples