Monday, August 8, 2011

Meal of the Week - 1st Week of August






The meal of the week was definitely in Isla Contadora, Panama. 


Isla Contadora is the island where the Spaniards would count (hence the name contadora) pearls that were Europe bound. 


Nowhere else in the world can you find a more delicious Piña Colada than in Central America.  The pineapples are so sweet and ripe - they just don't compare to the ones flown up to the states.  After adding the delicious Caribbean rum (most likely Abuelo) and the condensed milk, you're sippin' on a drink that tastes like paradise. 


Now that I've got the most important part of the meal out of the way, let's talk entrée.  Shrimp!  Big, beautiful, and fresh shrimp right off the boat.  They're so tasty, they hardly need anything but a little bit a butter (not a la Paula Deen), parsley, et voilà!  Throw some salty, fried-to-perfection yuca on the side, and you've got yourself the meal of the week. 
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5 comments:

  1. KatieAugust 10, 2011 at 3:35 PM

    Oh. My. Goodness. That Pina Colada... please stuff one in a freezing cooler to bring back for me. Throw some shrimp in there too. Kthanks.

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  2. CaseyAugust 11, 2011 at 5:58 AM

    Julia that all sounds and looks amazing! (especially the island! so beautiful!)

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  3. JuliaAugust 11, 2011 at 7:47 AM

    hahaha I'll try and do that for ya, Ms. Katie.

    Casey - it was delish. SO FRESH!!

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  4. SecAugust 11, 2011 at 8:06 PM

    Condensed milk pina coladas are the BEST!

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  5. DembelkeeSeptember 4, 2011 at 9:17 AM

    Hey Julia, things settled down so I was able to read your blog. It is fantastic! I am so proud of you and what you are doing with your life! I can't wait to hear all about it at the wedding, if not before. Drink one of those amazing looking drinks for me!! Love you, your mostly "D" aunt Debbie :0)

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