I’ve had Nicaraguan Spaghetti. I didn’t know what I was getting myself into at the time. The recipe is straightforward. First, break the long spaghetti into three parts (always three parts). Then cook until pretty far beyond al dente. Meanwhile,...

Yes, I know Milford, CT got 38 inches of snow last weekend, but it’s sunny and warm down here by the beach in Nicaragua. In fact, it’s so hot that I am unintentionally donning a festive, pink sunburn. What better...

In 2002, I traveled with Mateo to Little Corn Island for the first time. I can’t believe that was almost 12 years ago. I remember the scary flight aboard a tiny plane, then the bumpy panga ride over high seas....

I just got back from a “whirlwind vacation” to the East Coast of the United States, which featured an unwelcomed visit from Hurricane Sandy. I saw family, coworkers, old friends, new friends, and even got to visit the house I...

Finally, it’s that time of year when I can comfortably eat hot chicken soup! During the dry season it is just too hot out for this chela to enjoy a hot, midday Monday soup. These midday soups don’t get rid...

I’ve always liked bananas, but after moving to Nicaragua, I started to love them. They’re always fresh and sweet. And they come in all sorts of varieties! There are the traditional small yellow ones, red ones, and squat ones. Heck,...

I’ve been feeling contemplative recently—a sentiment brought about by the rain, a few recent funerals, and my birthday. I’m a year older and wiser, and feeling introspective… at least for the next week or so. A good recipe for fading...

Hello. You may know me from such articles as “Dune Boarding—the Next Extreme Sport?” or, more famously, from my blog, “Cooking with Calley P.” I’m Calley P, and I’ve been busy recently planning an amazing and delicious Culinary Weekend! Nicaragua...

Today is Nicaraguan Mother’s Day! I tried asking around as to what are some of the most popular Mother’s Day dishes here in the country. Not surprisingly, “brunch” was never mentioned. A few people told me about roasting special patio...

To all of my adoring fans (Dad), sorry for my blogging absence, I took a trip to the USA! I did a bit of shopping and schlepped back both socks and lox for Mateo. It was wonderful to see old...