Kale – Sauteed Medellin Style

March 21st, 2011

Dagmar and kale from La Candela's organic gardenThis phenomenal and simple recipe for sauteed kale was created by Anamaya’s chef Camilo, from Medellin, Colombia.


Ingredients:

Kale
garlic
olive oil
white wine
fresh dill
salt & pepper

Sautee the chopped kale with the garlic, and halfway through, add a dash of white wine. When ready to serve, add finely minced dill. Wow, this is amazing, and one of the healthiest dishes you’ll…



Meet the Head Gourmet Chef of Anamaya

July 15th, 2010

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Written by Jackie Sloves for Anamaya

Name: Johanne Sancho

Favorite Food: Costa Rican food, especially Gallo Pinto.

Why do you love cooking? It is about creating what I like. As I said, I look for sparks, and try to spark flavor on the tongue. I love fusion, and mixing, and going against the rules. I was taught the rule don’t mix lime with milk, so I do it. I like to try…



Superfoods and Anamaya’s Vision of Healthy Eating

July 13th, 2010

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As we all know, many centuries ago before civilization existed, our cave-men ancestors didn’t have our huge choice of foods or knowledge of what healthy eating was. They only ate whatever they could find or catch.

Or is there something missing from this theory? What do we really know about the lost ancient wisdom of cultures that lived long ago?

It has been said…



Interview with one of Anamaya’s Gourmet Chefs

July 12th, 2010

Written by Jackie Sloves for Anamaya
Costa Rica wheat free restaurant - gluten free
Meet One of Anamaya’s Gourmet Chefs

Name: Oscar Lopez Quesada
Age: 30
Birthday: November 4, 1979
From: Alajuela, Costa Rica.

Hobbies and Interests: Skateboarding, hiking, a little bit of surfing.

Favorite Food: A lot of fruits and vegetables all the time. All kinds of food, I can create a simple hummus but with a touch of tahini and garlic, it makes a…



Anamaya – Costa Rica Vegan Restaurant/Hotel Option

July 9th, 2010

Written by Jackie Sloves for Anamaya
Costa Rica vegan restaurant/hotel
The Bitter-Sweetness of Veganism

One of the sweetest parts of Anamaya Hotel Resort is our organic, sugar free, dairy free ice cream that is made daily in our kitchen from scratch. Instead of heavy cream, eggs, and sugar, the base of our ice cream is made from avocados and/or coconut milk. The ice cream is so rich and creamy that you…



Five Basic Principles of Yoga

July 9th, 2010

Written by Jackie Sloves for Anamaya
Luxury Yoga Retreat

Five Principles of Yoga

Yoga retreats at our Anamaya Hotel Resort embody the essence of yoga teachings. At one of our yoga retreats you will experience the yoga lifestyle, which detoxifies the body, mind, and spirit. There are five basic principles that compose the root philosophy of yoga.

The Philosophy of Yoga

What is yoga? There is no one definition that can fully…



Health Benefits of Yoga

July 9th, 2010

Written by Jackie Sloves for Anamaya
Yoga Retreat and Health Benefits

Top 10 Health Benefits of Yoga

Here are some of the health benefits you will experience when you attend a Yoga Retreat at the Anamaya Resort Hotel:

1. Flexibility – When yoga is integrated into one’s exercise routine, it gently stretches the muscles, soft tissues, ligaments, and joints throughout the body. The muscles are loosened because stretching releases lactic acid that is…