Hungarian Goulash
This dish was a “first” in two ways … the first time that I have ever made noodles of any kind … and the first time that I have eaten…
Month: June 2007
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Honey-Yogurt Pie with Fresh Mango
It’s mango season again, and I have been watching for recipes containing fresh mangoes to incorporate into the menu at Gringo Perdido. This recipe originally called for peaches with sugar…
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Wing NIght
You would think that in a country that consumes as much chicken as Guatemala, you would find chicken wings on every corner … but no. Until recently, it was impossible…
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World’s Best Pollo Guisado
Yes, its true. We have the world’s best pollo guisado right here in Peten! We discovered it shortly after making El Remate our home (13 years ago). In those days,…
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Potato and Egg Gratin
I wanted to try a new dish today, but I haven’t been to town for supplies in a while so I was limited to things I could pick up in…
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Enchiladas Giselita
This enchilada plate is also at the top of the “favorites” list amongst the Gringo Perdido clientelle. We call it “Enchiladas Giselita” … since Giselle taught us this recipe on…
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The Gringo Perdido Favorite
Gringo Perdido is this beautiful little ecological hostel in the middle of the jungle that I have the great good fortune to manage. You can check it out at www.hotelgringoperdido.com.…
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Pizza Muffins
The other day I planned a menu of Chicken Chili and Pizza Muffins. I reached for the bottle of white beans on the top shelf, and as I began to…
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An Introduction
Living in the jungles of Guatemala brings its own set of challenges to the realm of cooking and eating. Since there are so few restaurants, or stores that carry “foreign”…
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Construction; Progress Report #7
Today the crew showed up to begin the work of installing the false ceilings.