As the Sassy Italian lady that I am, food is something very important in my life. Before I left home, my chef friends made jokes about eating iguanas roasted on a spit…and I am happy to say that no reptiles have been harmed in the feeding of the 20 wild Valley interns.
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The staple meal in Panama is arroz, frijoles y patacones, (rice, beans, and fried plantains.) and occasionally some form of meat (no iguanas yet,guys). Largo is the resident Chef for the Valley crew, and let me tell you, I have never seen such amazing food, especially from a camp stove. With no running water( not yet, at least), no refrigeration, and the closest market is about 35 minutes away, I am convinced that Largo is a wizard.
Just a few examples of our meals:
Breakfast- eggs, cereal, cinnamon french toast, blueberry pancakes, fresh mandarin, fresh grapefruit
Lunch- Burritos, grilled cheese, veggie soup, rice and bean, veggie kabobs, mac and cheese with churrizo, watermelon, pineapple, patacones, papaya
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Dinner- spaghetti, chicken alfredo, stir fry, pizza, grilled pork chops and mashed potatoes, salad, rice and beans, cheese veggie soup
Drink options- Strong black coffee, water, gatorade mix, tang mix or,warm beer, cheap rum, and boxed wine(if you ration properly for the duration of the trip)
With the kitchen in the center of the farm, and the orchard a short hike away, the idea of farm to table living has never been so clear. Every meal is a masterpiece in the Valley.
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