My weekly contenders for @foodfightfriday have seemed to evolve into a weekly #food and #travel blog—ahhhh, shucks! Our 30 day stay at this location is over at the end of the weekend, our next stop is the one where we hop over into Panama—we’re looking forward to that. @puravidaville has been busy all day handling the details for us in between laying out by the pool, feeding us, and watching recipes—swamped! So, I’ll be representing both of us tonight at kitchen #fff. I told her, “I hope they don’t think I’m rubbing a plate of paradise pie in their face by telling them about the pool or picturing these meals every week with a backdrop suitable for a magazine cover.” So, I have an idea... Humble Pie!
Puradays would like to take this opportunity to clear the air—our intention is not to rub a piece of paradise pie into your face or into anything else each time we picture a falafel pita in various beach towns, fresh caught fish that’s grilled to perfection, picked veggies from the side of the road, home-grown spices at the local farmers market, Pura Vida’s homemade masterpieces, delicious protein shakes from street vendors, pineapple right off the plant, raspberries from the bush—nope! No paradise pie at all, they’re just meals, something to hold us over until we get hungry again. 😉
Breakfast some time this week. I think it was Tuesday, 🤔 I’m pretty sure it wasn’t Monday. Dairy free French toast with fresh raspberry jam and ice cold maple syrup with a side of potatoes, pico de gallo, two sides of fruit and a coffee/water combo at The Beach House—a seaside restaurant with live entertainment on the weekends in Playa Potrero:
Yesterday’s lunch, this would’ve been Thursday. Grilled shrimp, lettuce and a fridge full of vegetables, in-house tahini and “Callejero fries” which are real similar to Pik Nik’s wrapped in a Pita with a side of French fries at El Callejero—a food truck style vendor in Liberia:
Breakfast earlier this week, if The Beach House was Monday then this might have been Tuesday. Pura Vida made pancakes—the ingredients vary each time but she’s pretty sure these ones had banana, oats, cinnamon, coffee, protein powder and water, topped with homemade peanut butter, macadamia nuts and agave. Location—the table on the front porch.
I don’t remember what day she made this next one, it’s a dessert, it might’ve been the same day as the pancakes, whatever day that was. 🤔 Sugar-free zucchini bread: Zucchini, coconut flour, egg whites, cinnamon and a dash of stevia—topped with sliced pears, strawberries and more cinnamon. Location—the table in the kitchen:
I’m not sure where I got this next one from, it was a restaurant around here somewhere, probably in Tamarindo. I’m not sure what day it was, either, I know it wasn’t yesterday, I do remember thinking “danget!” After I realized I took a bite before taking a picture: Mediterranean style falafel pita with hummus, chopped cucumber, carrots, lettuce, onion, I’m making this up—I’m sure those ingredients were in there, most likely they were, I think it had beats and cabbage, too, I’m just not 100% certain. It came with a side of French fries, I’m sure they were fresh and salted. iheart falafel—“guilty!” Location—somewhere around here:
This next one is from today, Friday, I’m positive. I just made it this morning—it’s my pre-train shake. About 12 ounces of water, 28 grams of protein, 50 grams of carbohydrates, 10’ish strawberries from the side of the road, two frozen bananas and about a 1/2 cup of spinach from the fruit stand down the street from Perlas, a local karaoke bar in Playa Potrero. Location—the table on the front porch:
Same place next week, deal? Thanks for sharing this plate of humble pie with us, #steemit, we can’t stomach the thought of enjoying a slice without you. 👍🏿 Have a great weekend everybody, happy food fight Friday—Pura Vida!
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I would gain 20 lbs if I stayed at a place like that.
Nahhh.. Between the cycling, swimming and weight training, wolfhart, you’ll have a tough time keeping the 20 on. Waterfalls, rivers, etc. enjoying the sights and putting on miles—your exercise level will require all of that food for all of the energy you’re going to burn up. Ed was right—pure muscle! Try not to hurt yourself when you show off your guns. 💪🏼 😉
Thanks for stopping by @wolfhart.
Right now I am having trouble getting out of a chair without hurting myself. But I am walking some. Yea, now that takes strenth. I have big guns, Hugh . LOL
Right after I take a nap. Whhhahahahaha It is time for the young wolfs to take their place.
of pure muscle !!!
Hahaha
I could always use a couple of extra pounds of muscles 💪
Lucky Dogs !!! Such a beautiful place, with wonderful food
It’s tough to take a bad picture around here, farm-mom, I’m not gonna lie. Where’s Rob been, @thebigsweed, what’s the deal? I see him stop by and bite every once in awhile but he’s been all radio silence. Everything cool?
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ha! of course everyone thinks you're smashing that paradise pie in our faces! Not only that but we are also very shallow so we're jealous as all get out! lol. No no no are you kiddin? Everyone is thrilled for you all and just thankful you share things. Hey those pancakes with coffee in them, what form of coffee? like already brewed liquid or ground to powder or what?
It's a great idea. I'm so terrible about catching puravidaville's posts that I got her on autovote now.
She deserves it. You on the other hand...lol.
maybe someday.
I’m not gonna lie, Janton, her account on autofire makes my day—thank you! You’re too kind. Happy Friday to you, sir, I’m glad you got to check this one out before it’s old news. Thanks! But thanks more for supporting Pura Vida. 👍🏿
I’ll have to get back to you whether the coffee was cooked or not, that’s acfually a real good question and I’m kinda surprised I don’t know the answer. She’s always feeding me such great meals, I used to be able to make my way around a kitchen quite well, since I’ve met her, she made sure to squash all of that.
Don’t you worry about being the only jealous and shallow person in this conversation—I’m just as human as you are! 😉
Thanks a lot for stopping by, @janton. And thank you for supporting us both as much as you do. We really appreciate it.
Howdy sir dandays! well hopefully pretty soon I'll be able to put you both on autovote at 100% so I don't miss supporting any of your posts. This place forces you to be patient though, that might be awhile.But it's a pleasure to support her, she does such outstanding work in the food realm.
So I guess you don't give any cooking tips to your wife? lol. You used to be proficient from all those years of bachelorhood and it doesn't matter now!
You’re too kind, Janton. Don’t worry about autofiring me, sir, I’m concerned that may take away from your engagement with me and, quite frankly, these conversations are worth more to me than your Lincoln. 😉
No, heck no, I don’t give her cooking tips, are you kidding me?! The closest I get to her kitchen is the sink when dishes need cleaned.
You got any plans this weekend, sir? Is the Mrs. working all weekend? Happy Friday!
edit the coffee in the pancakes is brewed coffee, not grounds.
Howdy sir dandays! Oh the coffee was regular coffee, could you taste it in the pancakes? That sounds like it would make a good flavoring but this was an experiment right? I mean, she makes so many original dishes and then you guys find out if they taste good and if it's good you post them, or she posts them. Right?
Mrs. J doesn't work this weekend, not sure what the schedule is, if it doesn't rain I'll be mowing quite a bit and she will be finishing our taxes, yuck!
Down there you don't have to file anything for taxes or what do they have down there?
I don't think autofiring you would have any effect on our engagement and I appreciate your concerns but you're probably stuck with me for the long term or until steemit collapses. lol. Several people have severe doubts about it so we'll see!
Nah, you couldn’t taste it. It’s just the combination of it, the fruit, the agave, etc. that tastes good. Pretty much everything she makes is an experiment, you’re right. Often times she’ll be “danget! I wish I would’ve written it down” when something is perfect. There’s a rare one here and there that aren’t perfect, she expects that. Not too often, though, I’d guess maybe 1 out of 15 aren’t delicious—nothing gets thrown out.
Ah, taxes, what a treat! Yes, I still have to pay, there’s a clause about being abroad for two years, though. Liability is 12% of “up to” 100% earned income and once you’re abroad two years your filing status changes to 7% of “up to” 80% earned income. Can you see the difference in value there? It’s pretty substantial and the key is up to. Simple math, on 1k, 12% of that is $120. “Up to” 80% of 1k is is $800. 7% of $800 is $56. $56 vs $120, You’re cutting your obligations by more than 50%.
I’ve maintained a Nevada address for a long time—no state taxes there.
Sweet! You’re not a bad guy to be stuck with. You know what though, Janton? I’ve been doing some curating lately with ArtzOne and I’m seeing quite a bit of young authors starting their Steemit experience. I don’t know
man butnir doesn’t look that bad out there.
Howdy sir dandays! one out of 15 dishes your wife makes is less than perfect! lol. those are pretty good odds, especially when that one is still good, it's just not up to her standards!
As far as taxes, do you owe taxes on the income from the innuities?
Yeah with steemit..there are so many good things being tried and that people are working on that they just might make it. I think they will. I give them a 75% chance of succeeding based on nothing at all except my impressions. lol. It's still somewhat of a gamble. But I think the ods are improving all the time.
it looks like you really enjoy this food, delicious and very delicious
“Guilty!” Rarely do we have a meal that isn’t enjoyable. Delicious is a fine adjective, sir!
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Yummy!!!
Tell your wife not to worry, everyone has their own definition of paradise!
Meaning, your paradise will probably be very different from mine, I didn't ask you yesterday what's your top 5 countries you wanna visit this year?
Eh, it’s my favorite rock star! Always a pleasure to have you stop by, Ed. Thanks for all of your support.
In this order:
Thailand. United Kingdom. Ireland. Indonesia. Tahiti.
I’ve been doing some extensive research lately as far as crime stats, cost of living, where Pura Vida can make a decent wage, etc. and I found a few more places we’re considering:
Taiwan. Malta. New Zealand. Japan. Acapulco.
And, actually, everything I’m finding out about Taiwan online has bumped the country into my new top 5 I think, probably ahead of Tahiti.
Thanks for stopping by @edprivat.
It seems like the food that I see, has high nutrition and feels very delicious to try
I sure do appreciate your consistency, ustazkarim, it’s always a pleasure hearing from you—thank you for your continued support! Have a great weekend, sir.
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Livin the life @dandays, and eating better than kings and queens! Yikes, keep sharing the health, that's all I can say about that. @puravidaville is the greatest kitchen elf of all times, whipping up zucchini bread that looks like something served in a 5 star restaurant! You are one lucky guy!!! Love those simply incredible views...and humble pie...;) Have an awesome weekend, looking forward to your next post from Panama
You’re too kind, thank you! Your recipes and pictures are so fun to see, I look forward to running into you on Friday’s. 👍🏿 Do you post your recipes on other websites also?
The behind the scenes clips of Pura Vida would impress you, for real! We’ve been on gas, propane, now an electric stove, she’s wingin it the whole time—rockstar. The utensils are always different, power goes in and out etc. Take it from a dishes-do’er, just different size kitchen sinks is an obstacle. 😉
Thanks for stopping by @birdsinparadise. Humble, humble, humble, humble..
Really delicious menus. I want to try it ... hmmm yummy ...
Menus, scenery, location, this whole entire life we’re blessed with, elianaelisma, I wouldn’t change any of it. 😉 Thank you for continuing to support what I’m doing around here, chef!
Question: howcome you didn’t add an #fff tag to your recent recipe?? You put together a perfect contender for food fight Friday—there’s plenty of room in the kitchen for ya! Just sayin...
Thanks for stopping by @elianaelisma.
the following text is my translation app attempt:
Menu, pemandangan, lokasi, seumur hidup yang kita syukuri, elianaelisma, aku tidak akan mengubahnya. 😉 Terima kasih untuk terus mendukung apa yang saya lakukan di sekitar sini, chef!
Pertanyaan: bagaimana Anda tidak menambahkan tag #fff ke resep terbaru Anda ?? Anda mengumpulkan penantang yang sempurna untuk pertarungan makanan Jumat — ada banyak ruang di dapur untuk Anda! Katakan saja ...
Terima kasih telah mampir ke @elianaelisma.
Hello @dandays, thank you for sharing this creative work! We just stopped by to say that you've been upvoted by the @creativecrypto magazine. The Creative Crypto is all about art on the blockchain and learning from creatives like you. Looking forward to crossing paths again soon. Steem on!
Its always a pleasure hearing from you!
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Nice view, beautiful wife, 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 chef as a spouse, beach and sun.. no gun-fire only fork and spoon fight...you are in paradise 😂😂😂 @dandays 😉 no wonder you can eat everything delicious for weeks😉
“Guilty!” Everything you said, chef, I’m guilty of all of it and I’d be lying if I didn’t say ‘I’m the luckiest guy I know.’
Here, I’m going to need your assistance on this one. I’m going to try something out on you, let me know how my translation app did, ok?
Ready.... go!!
"Bersalah!" Semua yang Anda katakan, koki, saya bersalah atas semua itu dan saya akan berbohong jika saya tidak mengatakan, "Saya pria paling beruntung yang saya tahu."
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Your apps doing the right and best thing @dandays 😉 guilty = bersalah!
Hey, @dandays.
Okay, so that's why I haven't ran across anything from @puravidaville. You're representing the both of you tonight.
Okay, since you went to a fair amount of effort to tell us that you weren't trying to serve up paradise pie every week with all the delicious looking food and all the wonderful vistas, I'll take your word for it.
However, when you then proceed to say you don't know what day something was eaten, or where it was eaten—that's where the paradise part of this all kicks in for me. You're losing track of time and space! Exactly what being in paradise is all about! :)
It's okay, though. I'll just suffer along in the rain for a while longer until we get out of the wetter part of spring. Maybe I'll just go and stand next to the indoor palm tree or something. :)
All kidding aside, the food all looks great, especially the homemade kind, and I don't begrudge any of it. I'd be their in a heartbeat. :)
Good morning, Glen! As usual, it’s always nice to cross paths with you on Friday, I haven’t made it around to the other contenders yet, that’s next! As for Pura Vida, she didn’t plan on releasing anything last night so I included her in mine but then she read mine and had a change of heart. She put this contender together a few hours after me.
You nailed it! I hope my subtle approach to humble pie was served up nicely. 😉 haha!! Eh, “guilty!” It sounds like I never let up on that whole paradise pie thing did I? Throw the book at me—I deserve it!
You know what, sir? I really love the rain. The smell, the noise it makes, etc. The rainy season is supposed to begin here at the end of April—I can’t wait!
Side note: Thanks a lot for supporting @shemzee. 👍🏿
Thanks for stopping by @glenalbrethsen.
I like the rain, too, especially after it's been dry and warm for a while. It's just that after a few days straight of it, the smell is gone (because everything is wet), the noise drones on and the gloominess from the cloud cover gets to you. So, I guess I'm speaking to moderation here, aren't I? :)
Okay. I'll need to go look for her post then. I still had a few other fff posts left over from last night that I didn't get to.
re: shemzee
Well, I haven't really done a whole lot, but the guy has a lot of talent (well, I guess he and his partner do, I should say), so an upvote or two was easy enough to do. :)
Coffee pancakes with peanut butter on top??!! Shut your friggin humble pie hole! Of course the rest of it looks fine, but I think my idea of paradise is breakfast multiple times a day. Oh wait, I already do second breakfast most days...🤔 (Gotta keep a tref well-fueled)
Glad to see your gal still made time to jump in the ring! Enjoy the weekend! I'm looking forward to seeing the next spot. 😉
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Eh, Happ Birthd, tref! Uh huh.... I saw what you told Pura Vida. 😉 <— didn’t forget it that time. Here’s a second one just in case I forget again —> 😉.
Eh, that was funny, tref, thanks for making me laugh out loud before 8am.
Yeah, she surprised me at the last minute with that entry, I brought it up a few times throughout the day and she wasn’t feeling it, then, we had lunch at a joint that served those Açaí bowls while we were waiting for the truck to get cleaned—still no entry. As soon as I entered mine and attached her belt, I saw her in the bedroom beating up her phone with her thumbs—it worked! 👍🏿 Just like you entering #fff last weekend “worked,” yup! You’ll get an appearance from me one of these days over there at the vegan table. 😉 I’ll be like “surprise!!” And throw a
wrenchfork in the whole shabang.Thanks for
stoppingbyskimming over @plantstoplanks. Ha!!!!Nothing like your spouse calling you out to spur you to action. ;)
Thank you for the bedazzled birthday wishes! Heading out in a few hours to go celebrate with some gal pals. 👠💄👗
Good times. How young are you?
I'll be 37 years young. 😆 And still enjoying getting older and wiser each year, so hopefully that trend keeps on going.
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It’s a nice surprise to see you visiting the #fff contenders, @ocd—thank you for your support!
A big shout out to @blocktrades for appreciating @foodfightfriday. 👍🏿 Thank you!
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