We Got The Pros

 We finally got the professional photos from my son's college graduation so, of course,  I had to share. 

I am so proud.  Watching him grow into the man he is becoming brings me such joy. I absolutely love being his mom.

Because Good Food And Drinks Make Me Happy

 Hubby and I love a good date day, date night and a 'just because we can' date. It's a chance for us to spend time together while also trying out new and fun places to eat. I love discovering new restaurants that we can add to our roster and since we both love good food, finding an excuse for a date outing is the perfect way to discover the next best place with amazing dishes.

Food is life but it's also fun and every date needs to have a food component to feel complete.  Let's see where we went this past week.

An impromptu stop in the middle of the day after running a few errands was the perfect way to replenish and the bar and restaurant El Higueron in San Pedro was the perfect place.

The strawberry daquairi was divine and exactly what I needed. And the Carribean style rice and beans were delicious.  Some of the best rice and beans I'd had in a long time. It was super flavorful and just the perfect way to satisfy my craving.

I love a random date night, when after the kitchen is closed and I'm done being mom for the night, hubby suggests we go have cocktails somewhere. 

We stopped into Terraza 97 in Barrio Escalante to see what the vibes were and although we loved the decor and aesthetics,  we were in search of something else.

It was giving Pinterest and Instagram vibes, the perfect photo op. The menu was ok so we might have to run it back.

Off we went to Zuntra because a re-visit was necessary.  It was still too early for the party vibes but the music was blasting and the menu had what we were looking for.

The cocktails were strong and had me super lit after just two and the food was really good too. The perfect light bite for the occasion.

The fish and chips were a hit. The fish was light and tasty and had the perfect amount of flavor.

The Birria tacos were a 10 out of 10. Highly recommend, I could not get enough.

As if our Saturday night outing wasn't enough, Sunday brought about another date day, this time with the little in tow because he wanted to be included and he also loves a good bite to eat.

Marellar in Central Market had been calling my name for weeks. After popping up on my Facebook feed weeks earlier, I bookmarked the restaurant for a visit and they did not disappoint. 

Two for one sangrias, yes please.  And they were good. The fish croquetas were the best bites of the day, super crispy on the outside, nice and meaty on the inside with tons of flavor. It was a 10 out of 10 dish. 

The spread was delicious and we all enjoyed our meals. The fried whole fish with rice and beans was the whole reason for my visit to be honest,  and it was definitely worth the visit. 

And to top it all off, we had to have dessert. The pie de limon caught my eye and it was incredible.  Like I said I love a good date outing but more importantly,  I love when discovering new restaurants pay off. Food was good, staff was good, vibes were good. It was the perfect Sunday.

Mother's Day Tica Style

 I get to celebrate two Mother's Days every year because I live in Costa Rica and it makes my heart so happy. Costa Rican Mother's day is in August but my original day of celebration is in May. So I get both and I relish in that fact.  This year, like every year, all I wanted was to go out and have a good meal. And this time I went with hubby, a friend and her family.  The day was magical and I can't wait to celebrate being a mom again real soon. 

Can a girl ask for anything more than good food and good company? I think not.

A Costa Rican Wedding

 I had been complaining for years about never being invited to a wedding.  Last wedding I attended was my own vow renewal and it was amazing. But to have been a guest at that wedding would have been divine.

I really didn't even need to be invited to such a lavish wedding like that.  A simple affair would have been just fine, I just wanted an invite bad.

Fast forward to  2026 and I have two weddings to attend, the first one on May 1st. I would finally get to attend my first wedding as a guest in too many years to count.  Hubby's cousin tied the knot to her love and I was happy to be in attendance to witness their union.

It was a simple, pretty traditional and rustic Costa Rican wedding. The ceremony and reception was held at the couple's bar and restaurant in the scenic town of Puriscal.  The wedding had an intimate feel even though everyone from close friends to dear family was in attendance.  To top off the night, the brides sister got engaged near the end, so I have another Costa Rican wedding to look forward to in the future.  Fingers crossed 🤞🏾