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…



Organic Restaurants and Food in Costa Rica

July 9th, 2010

Written by Jackie Sloves for Anamaya
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Why go Organic?

At Anamaya Resort Hotel we serve meals with strictly organic ingredients. Organic food products are those which are produced sustainably and without pesticides. The land is treated to have a prolonged yield overtime through enriching the soil, rather than exhausting the land by attempting the extract the largest immediate yield at any cost. Organic farms do not use pesticides, or…



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…



Benefits of a Vegetarian Diet

July 8th, 2010

Vegetarian Sushi and Salad at Anamaya

Written by Jackie Sloves for Anamaya

It’s uncommon to find vegetarian and vegan friendly restaurants in Costa Rica, but here at Anamaya Resort Hotel we wish to make delicious menu options for all diets. At Anamaya Hotel Resort, we are not strictly vegetarian, though we do promote a detoxifying lifestyle. This includes meals that are prepared with only the freshest, organic ingredients grown…