by Diane Laughter | May 25, 2018 | Food & Recipes, Nicaragua, Nutrition, Permaculture, Uncategorized
For the past few years at ViVerde, we have been showering love on existing and newly planted fruit trees throughout our fifteen acres. It is showing! See what we have fruiting right now and find out ways you can make your fruit trees and shrubs more productive.
by Amelie Rousseau | Apr 26, 2018 | Food & Recipes, Nicaragua, Nutrition, Wellness
At ViVerde, we serve this granola with homemade yogurt, fresh fruit, and really good local coffee. This recipe tastes like guilt-free cocoa puffs!
by Amelie Rousseau | Mar 16, 2018 | Food & Recipes, Medicinal Plants, Nicaragua, Nutrition, Wellness
At ViVerde, turmeric and ginger rhizomes spread like crazy! Turmeric has so many healing properties, why not toss a spoonful in your oatmeal, soups and stirfries? This recipe uses fresh turmeric and you can now find it in major grocery stores. Only 5 ingredients and...
by Amelie Rousseau | Feb 25, 2018 | Food & Recipes, Nicaragua, Nutrition, Permaculture, Uncategorized
Everyone loves chocolate! At ViVerde we are growing cacao and soon we will have our pods. Read a quick run-down on how chocolate is made and try two simple and delicious recipes using cacao.
by Amelie Rousseau | Jan 18, 2018 | Food & Recipes, Nicaragua, Nutrition, Uncategorized
With a little planning and inspiration, we could all do a better job of not wasting food. Here are eleven creative ideas you could easily adopt. Making the most of the food we purchase and grow ourselves helps us make a smaller carbon footprint. Plus, it saves money!
by Amelie Rousseau | Jan 5, 2018 | Food & Recipes, Medicinal Plants, Nicaragua, Nutrition, Permaculture, Wellness
At ViVerde, we have a variety of useful cacti, including Opuntia cacti or “nopales” in Spanish. Nopales are a spectacularly healthy type of cacti with a wide range of health benefits. AND they are delicious!