Have you ever tried the SUPERFOOD that is sacha inchi? These delicious nuts are favorites of ours, and we LOVE that we can produce them ourselves!!! Sacha inchi (Plukenetia volubilis) goes by a few other names…. Although they are native to the Peruvian jungle of South America, they grow well in our moist, tropical climate […]

Sacha Inchi (Harvesting & Processing Jungle Peanuts)

Warm weather just seems to bring out the bugs! If your temperatures are heating up and bugs are invading, you might just want to read on! And, I think, so many of us especially HATE cockroaches! These nasties are one of my least favorite…. So, this week, I thought I would share with you our […]

Homemade Cockroach Bait (Boric Acid Balls)

This week I am going to share with you my favorite, go-to, super fast, super easy and so, so creamy homemade mac & cheese… made in the rice cooker! I love this recipe because it’s perfect for a speedy meal (or side dish) that is so rich, creamy, and comforting with very little hands on […]

Homemade Mac & Cheese (Rice Cooker Recipe)

This week I am going to share with you my favorite, go-to, super fast, super easy and so, so creamy homemade mac & cheese… made in the rice cooker! I love this recipe because it’s perfect for a speedy meal (or side dish) that is so rich, creamy, and comforting with very little hands on […]

Homemade Mac & Cheese (Rice Cooker Recipe)

Healthier hens, higher quality eggs, and lower feed costs??? Yep! This week, we’re going to talk with you about fermenting chicken feed! Wait! I know that sounds hippie, granola, and unnecessary…. BUT read on to see how fermenting chicken feed can not only improve the health of your hens and the quality of your eggs […]

Fermenting Chicken Feed (And Why You Should Be!)

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!

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

There’s just something about a cold, refreshing glass of lemonade on a hot day! It really helps you to find a few moments of relief when those temperatures start rising! And if you are sweating the summer here in Costa Rica or perhaps looking forward to those summertime temps elsewhere, hopefully this recipe will fit […]

So Crisp and Refreshing! Time for a Mint Limonada!

Have you ever tried fresh, ripe jackfruit? It certainly is a treat to behold! With a flavor reminiscent of mango, cantaloupe, and Juicy Fruit gum, it has a one-of-a-kind flavor! These babies can also get BIG, like up to 60 pounds!!! So, as you imagine then, processing a fresh, ripe fruit can certainly fill your […]

Sweet Jackfruit Cobbler… My Tropical Take on the American Favorite!

Spring has sprung! Those of you living in the Northern Hemisphere in cooler, non-tropical climates are probably hoping to thaw out for a bit! Maybe dreaming of getting the garden planted or perhaps getting a little R&R time at the beach, pool, or lake. Here in Costa Rica, though, we have been in HOT summer […]

Quick Honey Citrus Vinaigrette – Crisp & Refreshing!