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Tropical Treats: Star Fruit Pie Recipe

“As if I wasn’t already in a dream living on the beach in Costa Rica doing yoga every day – I also get to eat delicious, freshly-picked fruits every day.” – overheard at Blue Osa No tropical dream is complete without a healthy serving of nature’s candy. Here at Blue Osa, our food farm is…

Costa Rican coffee for us, like many, has become a big part of our daily ritual. Coffee as a Ritual Coffee is a critical part of most people’s days. The first thing many people think about in the morning is the first cup they’ll have. Whether that’s over the morning paper, on the beach here…

One of the most rewarding aspects of travel is experiencing a destination or culture through the local cuisine. Whether it’s devouring homemade pasta in Rome, searching for the best street food in Bangkok or sharing a heaping portion of Poutine in Montreal, chances are you have a long list of favorite foodie moments from your…

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Food is fuel – we have all heard this phrase before. But what if I were to tell you that food is actually more than just fuel. Food is life, food is community and food is happiness. This is why we should pay attention to not just what we eat but also the background of…

I grew up in Portland, Oregon, where small-batch, locally sourced, micro-brewed, organic food is practically a religion. If you’ve seen the comedy show “Portlandia”, you’ll remember the skit where the main characters go to a farm-to-table style restaurant and are so concerned about the source of their food that they ask to be taken to…

Raw, vegetarian, 80/10/10, paleo, pescetarian-call it what you want, it seems there’s always a new diet to jump on board with that will ‘change your life.’ These innovative ways to eat have revolutionized the way that we live. From sourcing our ingredients locally, choosing organic or abstaining from meat, every day we make a choice…

When you are seeking a spiritual balance you must focus on more than simply your mind. Your body is half of your whole and the physical vessel that provides your daily transport, your physical conversation with life. Beyond the beauty of the jungle and its wildlife, the focus on meditation through yoga and the peaceful…

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“Bless the Food Before Us. The Family Beside us, & The Love between us” Sitting down for a meal to eat is more than a necessity to fuel the body. It is a time to refuel ourselves, slow down, and reflect with family and friends. But, in today’s modern-day society, we often neglect to take…

Starfruit, also known as carambola, is a sweet and sour exotic fruit in a star shape. It’s not only tasty but its health benefits make it one of the best tropical fruits on the market. Good news, we have 3 starfruit trees at Blue Osa to refresh your days with star fruit juices or desserts.…

As temperatures begin to rise, you and your friends will probably begin searching for ways to cool down this summer. Here at Blue Osa we have a perfect recipe solution to Costa Rica’s blistering heat – and it happens to be quite delicious as well! Our Peppermint Mocha Pie recipe is the perfect combination of…

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