Plato Típico + Rennovations

"What kind of food do you eat in America?," is one of the most challenging questions I've had. I don't know if you've ever thought about it, but what would you say is the 'plato típico', or typical plate, in the U.S.? Well, we eat Chinese, Japanses, Greek, Mediterranean, Italian, Mexican, Thai, French, German, Indian, Korean, and your general Middle-Eastern food. Now imagine hearing this answer as a 12-year-old that's eaten beans virtually every day of his or her life. I usually mention American food to include hot dogs, hamburgers, and my favorite, PB&J. This is part of Peace Corps' 2nd goal:
"To promote a better understanding of the American people on the part of the peoples served."

So now that I have my own place, I'm making all of that amazing, delicious, American food I've craved for so long... like peanut butter and jelly! (Although it would probably be more American on white bread). I would also like to thank corporate giants Costco/Sam's Club (called PriceSmart) and Walmart (called Walmart) for helping me accomplish PC's 2nd goal: They have expanded operations to Honduras and have made it possible for me to share the joys of American culture: Planter's Crunchy Peanut Butter and Knott's Berry Farms Strawberry Preserves (and don't forget Capitalism).


Coffee Mountain Getaway is still getting up and running, but it should be fully operational soon. Currently trying to find a giant barrel to hold my water, since I only get running water in the evening when no one else is using it. It's just one of those things you find yourself adapting to, but I will admit the last 4 months or so of having running water all the time has spoiled me. In other good news, I'm batting 9/9 in the 'roach battle, so I'm on my way to getting the health certifications.

Still no guest mattress, but I'm open for FDI (Foreign Direct Investment) to help in that purchase. Extra pillow (new) is available.

The kitchen staff is experimenting with new dishes, but the future looks bright. Last night, they came out with this tasty-looking Scramble with sauteed potatoes and onions, little drizzled with fancy ketchup. All dishes are made on our state-of-the-art dual-burner cook-top and miniature conventional oven. With yesterday's discovery of a local quesillo (i.e. basically mozzarella) supplier, we should be coming out with a separate pizza menu.

The pantry is gaining size and we should be producing a wider variety of dishes soon, of course everything is seasonal (except Cornflakes, which are never out of season).

Waste Management is looking into some more environmentally-friendly waste elimination processes. They have considered dumping it into the open housing foundation under construction next door, although this process will probably be reserved for more hazardous waste such as Styrofoam and incandescent light bulbs. (Seriously, what would you do with your garbage if there was no magical garbage man?).

Waste Management might be getting a lucky break soon. Work has started with the high school to implement a recycling program in Subirana, so we might have a shot at neutralizing the massive carbon footprint that comes from burning your garbage.

So book those plane tickets (or jump on a bus), because coffee season is upon us and we'll be offering great specials on coffee finca tours where you can pick your own coffee (for free!).


-Management