Author name: Nicole Winkler

Ingredients: 2 green plantain, diced into small squares ½ yellow onion, chopped ½ red pepper, chopped 1 garlic clove, chopped 1 small tomato, chopped ½ tbs of tomato paste 1 tsp of cumin 1 tsp of oregano ½ tbs of Worcester sauce Pinch of sugar 2 tbs of olive oil 2 tbs of cilantro, chopped […]

We’re extremely honored to share that Pura Vida has been named the “Best Yoga Spa” for 2017 by Organic Spa Magazine in the 2017 Top 10 Awards.Organic Spa cites our serene environment as a “lush and beautiful spot for spiritual refreshment” with four yoga halls offering panoramic Costa Rican views and our extensive retreat calendar. To read

Ingredients 1 large head cauliflower ½ cup of carrot, into small cubes} ½ cup of green beans, sliced ½ cup of yellow corn ½ cup of yellow onion 3 garlic cloves, chopped 4 tbs of parsley, chopped 4 tbs of soy sauce 4 tbs of olive oil Sal and pepper to taste Instructions Wash and

We are honored to share that we have earned a 2017 Certificate of Excellence from TripAdvisor, the world’s largest travel site that ranks over 7 million accommodations with more than 500 million reviews. Founded in 2010, the TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence honors hospitality businesses around the world that deliver great service and that have consistently achieved

Ingredients: 4 ripe tomatoes 2 garlic cloves A pinch of sugar 2 big basil leaves Salt and pepper to taste Accompaniments: Cilantro, chopped White fresh cheese, grated Fried totillas strips Method: wash the tomatoes and remove the hard part from behind. Place the tomatoes together with the garlic and basil, and add a cup of

Ingredients: 2 cups of flat green beans, julianne 1 cup of asparagus, julianne 1 cup of zucchini, julianne ½ cup of yellow sweet bell peppers, julianne ½ cup of red sweet peppers, julianne ½ cup of radish, julianne Olive oil, lime juice, salt and pepper Preparation: In a bowl, toss all the ingredients together with

Ingredients 1 small roasted beet 1 can cooked chickpeas, mostly drained 1 tsp of cumin juice of half of a lime pinch salt and black pepper 2 large cloves garlic, minced 1 tablespoon of tahini 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil 1 tablespoon of Italian parsley Instructions Once your beet is cooled and peeled, quarter

Ingredients: 2 cups of lettuce 1 cup of spinach 1 cup of cherry tomatoes, into halves ½ cup of kalamatas olives, into halves ½ cup of baby cucumber, sliced ½ cup of baby zucchini, sliced ½ cup of feta cheese, diced ½ cup of red onion, julienne Drizzle of olive oil Drizzle of apple cider

Top wellness website Healing Lifestyles & Spas has posted an inspiring new story highlighting yoga getaways to all three R&R Resorts, with the fabulous title of “Three A-rated Getaways Under One Epic Yoga Umbrella.” Click here to read the full story.  Healing Lifestyles & Spas has a lovely mantra that a nice reminder of how

Ingredients: ½ cup of potato, diced ½ cup of carrot, diced ½ cup of chayote, diced ½ cup of red sweet peppers ½ cup of yellow onion, diced ½ cup of celery, chopped 1 garlic clove, chopped 2 cups of lentils 2 cups of vegetable broth 2 cups of water A splash of olive oil