Archive for the ‘Vegetarian’ Category
Monday, May 6th, 2013
I am very happy to report that organic and vegetarian are becoming concepts in and around Antigua Guatemala, as well as in the rest of the country. Some companies are even are building their brand and reputation wholly on producing and distributing either organic or vegetarian products. Here we see the stand of the brand Artesano inside Vivero La Escanlonia.
What do you think are the causes for organic and vegetarian products becoming more popular in Guatemala?
Gratitude aside: I want to thank Mr. Brown, Mr. Stacey and Mr. Turner for their support and donating via the tipping jar. Soon all of you will receive a token of my appreciation for your continued support on the mail soon. Stay tuned!
Tags: Artesano brand, artesano stand, artesano vegetariano, marca artesano
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Saturday, December 29th, 2012
Even though Antigua Guatemala is located in the Sierra Madre high lands at 1,530 meters above the sea level, that’s above 5,000 feet, we have a plentiful supply of tropical fruits grown in the low coastal lands; often the fruits are harvested less than 24 hours prior to the sale. Here I was reminded of how fortune we are in Guatemala to have fresh tropical fruits year round very inexpensively.
What fruits would you like to have in your smoothie?
Tags: melons, papayas, piña, pineapples, sandia, watermelon
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Thursday, October 4th, 2012
After the parenthesis to promote the first Rally de Fotos in Antigua Guatemala we continue with our series Touring the Guatemalan Town Fair.
Elotes locos are chucherías (snacks) that are always present in the typical Guatemalan county or town fair. To make elotes locos at home you basically add butter, mayonnaise, ketchup, and some dry cheese like parmesan on top of your corn on the cob. Some people also put hot sauce on it. One more thing, don’t forget to add a stick so it’s easier to hold the elote loco.
Who wants elotes locos?
Tags: county fair, elotes locos, feria, guatemalan fair, Touring the Guatemalan Town Fair, town fair
Posted in People, San Miguel Escobar, Vegetarian | 6 Comments »
Tuesday, September 11th, 2012
Here’s a sample of what a salad from Pitaya Juice Bar looks like. This is the Thai salad which is made of soy sprouts, shreds of carrots, cucumbers, peanuts, herbs and chicken or tofu, the latter in this particular case. A salad like this one will set you back Q30/$4.
Tags: Pitaya Juice Bar, Thai Salad
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Monday, September 10th, 2012
Pitaya Juice Bar is the newest healthy venue in Antigua Guatemala. You can find juices, salads, soups and wraps among its offerings. Many salads and wraps can be vegetarian if you opt for tofu instead of chicken. If you’re vegetarian looking for a place to dine in Antigua Guatemala, this is your ticket.
Tags: juices, Pitaya Juice Bar, salads, soups, vegetarian food, wraps
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Monday, August 6th, 2012
As mentioned before, if we are what we eat, then this is what Guatemalans are made of. The fruits and vegetables in the picture are often found in the Guatemalan diet either at the mercado, the street booth or the mobile ambulant vendor truck.
How many of these vegetable are part of the diet where you live?
Tags: ambulant vendor, fruits, frutas, vegetables, vendedor ambulante, verduras
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Saturday, May 5th, 2012
I found this booth selling piñas colada and mojito smoothies at the doorway of pseudo Mexican restaurant. I had the mojito flavor and it was very, very good, especially for the hot weather we had today in Antigua Guatemala. Of course, these a good way to observe the Cinco de Mayo, a very important celebration for Mexicans everywhere except almost all of Mexico. However, I would order lime and pineapple margaritas or any citric smoothie with a few shots of tequila or mezcal, don’t you agree?
Tags: containers, natural containers, piñas, pineapples, recipientes naturales
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