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November 2, 2015
Expat Extra – Debbie Rudd
Hello everyone, and welcome to another Expat Extra. Today’s post features Debbie Rudd, who lives in Grecia. I really admire Debbie – because she retired and moved to Costa Rica all by herself! Since landing here, she has really immersed herself in the Tico culture and loves all things Costa Rica. Here’s her story: Where […]
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October 30, 2015
Oh Shit, I Forgot It’s Halloween: 30 Clever, Cheap, and Last Minute Halloween Costumes
You guys, it’s almost HALLOWEEN! Do you have an adult Halloween party to go to this weekend? And you don’t know what you’re going to dress up as yet? Well – THIS BOOK IS FOR YOU! My husband Greg wrote it, and he humorously spells out 30+ easy, cheap, put-together-at-the-last-minute costume ideas. You can totally put […]
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October 26, 2015
Expat Extra – Jeane Brennan and Jesse Peeler
Hello friends! I’m excited to bring you another great Expat Extra today, this time featuring Jeane and Jesse who now live in Sierpe, Costa Rica. I met this cute couple when they lived in Grecia, and although they moved before I could get to know them better, I really liked what I saw in them. Jeane […]
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October 25, 2015
Butterscotch-Chocolate Hot Cocoa
I’m without my husband again today, for the 25th day in a row (he’s been off pet sitting since October 1st). I don’t think he’ll be doing this again for this long (three different places, back to back), I’m not sure which of us misses the other more. Anyway – he gets home in 2 […]
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October 16, 2015
Costa Rican Caramel Apples
When I lived in Dallas and I had a super-duper stressful work day, my favorite treat was Häagen-Dazs Dulce de Leche Caramel Ice Cream. It was so creamy and caramel-y, and yes, totally over the top. Made all my worries just drift away… well, until the carton was gone, that is. So, guess what? […]
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September 28, 2015
Expat Extra – Irina and Jim Just
Welcome to another Expat Extra! When I first moved here and started going to yoga classes, one of my friends asked me: “Have you met Irina yet? She’s a hoot!” And indeed, Irina IS a hoot. She has enriched my life here in Costa Rica, especially with her and her husband’s fabulous dinner parties (Jim […]
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September 14, 2015
10 THINGS I’VE CUT OUT OF MY LIFE, THAT HAVE MADE ME A MUCH HAPPIER (AND SANE) PERSON
OK, by now – a lot of you know I’m not normal. I’d even go so far as to sometimes say I’m crazy. Or unique. Whatever. No label necessary. I’m cool with how I am and love myself, so that’s all I have to say. After quitting my job in the States, and moving to […]
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September 10, 2015
The Paperback Version of the Costa Rica Chica Cookbook is here!
Just wanted to let you all know that my Costa Rica Chica Cookbook is now available as a lovely paperback version! It’s a beautiful larger book (8.5 x 8.5″) with full color gorgeous pictures for each and every recipe! Click here to order from Amazon! Click here to order from Create Space! And of course, if […]
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September 8, 2015
Expat Extra – Steven Friedman
Today on the Expat Extra, I am featuring Steve & Martha Friedman. They are living their Costa Rican dream ON THE BEACH. Yep – they reside in Playa Hermosa (which means “beautiful beach,” how appropriate is that?) in the Guanacaste region. I’ve been to Playa Hermosa, and it is a charming little beach. I find it […]
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September 4, 2015
Costa Rica Chica Cookbook
Hello everyone! I just wanted to take a moment to formally introduce you to my newest book that has just been published: COSTA RICA CHICA COOKBOOK (
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