La Comida
Much more than rice and beans!


 


 


 


 

Follow the links below (or others) to find information on main 
dishes and traditional foods from Costa Rica.  There are even 
pages of recipes so you can make them at home!  (Or bring them 
in for the class!) Questions with a  *  are mandatory. 
Make sure to list any links you use which are not listed below.

1.) What are the staple foods of Costa Rica and how are they prepared?  
     2 points

2.)  Other than coffee, what are some popular drinks in Costa Rica and 
       what are they made of?
       3 points

3.)  What are the most common ingredients found in most Costa Rican meals?
       2 points

4.)  What are "bocas"?  Where would you find and eat them?    2 points

5.)  * Compare and contrast Costa Rican food with Mexican food.  How are
      they similar and how are they different?    2 points

6.)  What are "casados" and when would you eat them?    2 points

7.)  Find a restaurant in Costa Rica and tell me about it?  What is the food
     like?  Where is it located?  Does the restaurant have a history behind it?
     Be very specific!    2 points

8.)  * What food products does Costa Rica export and to where?  What food products                are exported to the United States and how many of them find their way to your               table?        2 points

9.)  What is a traditional Christmas meal?  What are the ingredients and 
       how is it made?  2 points

10.)  Briefly describe the history of coffee growing in Costa Rica.  2 points

11.)  *  Compare and contrast a typical meal in your home and a typical Costa Rican                 meal.   How similar or different are they?  Be specific!  3 points
 

ENLACES


  http://www.infocostarica.com/culture/food.html
http://sunsetworldwide.com/costarica/cr-food.htm
http://www.costaricauncovered.com/dining_Costa_Rica.htm
http://www.bruncas.com/crexport/food.html
http://www.spoon.co.cr/sproduct.html
http://www.westnet.com/costarica/food/cuisine.html
http://www.costaricatour.com/food.htm
http://www.adventure-life.com/costa/costarica_culture.html
http://www.cocori.com/library/
http://www.cocori.com/library/crinfo/tamal.htm
http://www.foodtv.com/recipes/re-c1/0,6255,16540,00.html
http://www.quetzal-coffee.com/
http://www.tesdelsol.com/
http://www.rainforestdelights.com/
http://www.spoon.co.cr/
http://www.dirla.com/costrica2_1.htm#Food & Drink