Costa Rica Chica

On March 15, 2020, the Costa Rica government closed land, sea, and air borders. This diary is the record of the immense emotional journey of a U.S. expat who found herself trapped in Costa Rica during the worldwide pandemic.

Fed up with the "more, more, more" mentality of North America, Jen and her husband Greg make the unusual choice of quitting their jobs in their early 40's, selling everything, and moving to Costa Rica with just 9 suitcases. Find out what made them consider this in the first place, how they did it, and why they have no regrets! Bonus chapters include Jen's special recipe for making bite-sized éclairs and a packing list for YOUR move to Costa Rica!

Costa Rica blogger and bestselling author of COSTA RICA CHICA, Jen Beck Seymour is back to share with you some of her favorite North American recipes, and more specifically, how to make them in Costa Rica. Some ingredients needed for North American dishes are not available in Costa Rica, but, no worries, Jen has the substitutions you need. And if you live in North America, she gives you the U.S. equivalents so you can whip up these fabulous recipes in your home, too! With the COSTA RICA CHICA COOKBOOK, Jen serves up a delicious spread of hearty, scrumptious food that everyone will enjoy - from breakfast, lunch and dinner specialties such as Homemade Cinnamon Rolls, Tomato Basil Soup with Rustic Bread, Italian Meatballs and Thin Crust Pizza, to sweet after-dinner (or anytime) treats like Coconut Almond Candy Bars and Chocolate Truffle Balls. With colorful photos for each recipe and easy-to-follow instructions, you can't go wrong.

Basic facts about the social, economic, political, and military institutions and practices of Costa Rica.

..".entries are clear, concise, and commendably to-date...useful for nearly any audience from the secondary level on up...an absolute necessity for any library interested in Costa Rica." --ARBA

A travel guide to Costa Rica. It explores daytime activities, from sightseeing and swimming to shopping and beachcombing, as well as the nightlife, from mild to wild. There is advice on where to stay and eat, and an A-to-Z reference at the end provides a comprehensive list of useful contacts.