New places in Town! ::Little Cafe Santa Rita::

One of the newest additions to Tamarindo is the adorable little cafe and market called Santa Rita. Along with a cozy patio, you will be impressed by their selection of fresh baked goods, local coffee, and even gluten-free treats. Not in the mood for a sweet treats? No problem! Santa Rita also has savory items on the menu including fresh, organic quiches and salads. Just looking for a mid-morning pick-me-up? Maybe try one of Santa Rita’s fresh fruit smoothies to hit the spot! The owners are incredibly friendly and helpful, and you will definitely feel welcomed in this thoughtfully designed atmosphere of the cafe. Enjoy yourself in the quiet cafe or even on the peaceful patio or meet friends for lunch at Santa Rita! Check out their Facebook page for specials and photos!

Photography: Katherine Stinnett Photography

Super food: Low fat plain yogurt

Calcium is an important part of everyone's diet and at Sueno del Mar we try to provide everything your body needs…Lili makes this delicious parfait with fresh fruits and granola on Tuesday morning. She uses papaya, banana, strawberry and mangos which is accompanied by our homemade granola, giving you all the energy you need! If you are planning your Costa Rica vacation, try to stay on a Tuesday with us to enjoy this delicious breakfast!!

Little note:

Low fat plain yogurt is higher in calcium than some other dairy products and contains a good amount of other nutrients, such as protein and potassium. It can also be enhanced with other good-for-you substances. 

Look for plain yogurt fortified with vitamin D, and add your own fruit to control sweetness and calories.

You will feel right at home at our beachfront Bed and Breakfast located near Tamarindo, Costa Rica.

 

The benefits of cinnamon

Cinnamon is one of the oldest spices and was at one time considered more precious than gold!  At our Langosta Bed and Breakfast, we use cinnamon in many of our foods, including our classic cinnamon rolls and apple spice muffins!  

Cinnamon is considered one of the world's healthiest foods.  It contains manganese, fiber and calcium.  It can help control blood sugar and help prevent heart disease and diabetes.  It has been shown to reduce triglycerides and LDL (bad) cholesterol as well as boosting brain function! We recommend sprinkling a little into your coffee to start your day!

We serve breakfast at our Langosta Beachfront location everyday from 7 am to 11 am!! Come and visit us!

You will feel right at home at our beachfront Bed and Breakfast located near Tamarindo, Costa Rica.

Superfood: Spinach

Every Sunday, Ellen prepares for us a delicious Omelet with sauteed spinach, mushroom, black olives and cheese.  It is a delicious way to start our day! Usually Sundays at our Bed and Breakfast is one of our busiest days. Not only our guests like our Sunday brunch but other people staying nearby as well as our local residents in Tamarindo come and visit with us!
 
We always try to serve different types of foods with ingredients that nourish and help us have a balanced diet and stay healthy. Today we will provide you with more information about spinach.

Spinach is a powerhouse of nutrients! It is high in protein, Vitamin A, K, C and many other nutrients including folate/folic acid which is important for pregnant or nursing women.  It also has fiber and caretenoids.

Spinach is beneficial to one's health in so many ways...

It helps protect against heart disease, diabetes, high blood pressure and cancer.  It has been shown to help with age-related memory loss and helps with inflammation, skin health and eye health as well as helps keeps our bones strong!





Whether you are a guest at our Tamarindo Bed and Breakfast, staying nearby or live in town, stop in on a Sunday morning for a healthy and delicious brunch!

Our beachfront hotel in Playa Langosta is the perfect setting for your next Costa Rica vacation.

Dragon Fruit: a Super Food

This dragon fruit is also known as Pitaya...a delicious fruit that grows on a vine-like cactus.  There are two types - the sour and the sweet Pitaya.  The type that we commonly seen in Costa Rica are the sweet dragon fruits.  There are 3 different types of sweet Pitayas, they all have a leathery, slightly leavy skin:

•    Pitaya blanca or White-fleshed Pitaya has red-skinned fruit with white flesh.

•    Pitaya roja or Red-fleshed Pitaya, has red-skinned fruit with red flesh.

•    Yellow Pitaya, has yellow-skinned fruit with white flesh.

                        

In the garden of Sueno del Mar we have the Pitaya roja growing.  At the ends of the cactus are small flower buds that will grow into a dazzling white flower that only blooms for one night.  After it blooms, the flower will dry up and the fruit will grow in the same place.

You can eat the Pitaya by cutting it in halves and spooning out the flesh.  You can eat the small black seeds like those from a kiwi.  They are also great in any type of smoothie.  The Pitaya has a very mild sweet taste.  The vibrant red color will easily stain your clothes so be careful!   

It is added to the list of Super Foods as it is a significant source of antioxidants, vitamin A & C and calcium.  The edible seeds contain heart healthy monounsaturated fats and omega 3 fatty acids.  Ask in the supermarket if they have Pitaya and give this amazing fruit a try or maybe we will serve it next time you visit us for breakfast at our quaint location in Playa Langosta!

You will feel right at home at our beachfront Bed and Breakfast located near Tamarindo, Costa Rica.