Food – TOKIDOKI (NOMAD)

COCOA BEACH, FLORIDA: 6 TOP EATS IN COCOA BEACH 2021!

Published on May 16, 2021May 7, 2021 by jacquelinemhadel2 Comments

There are some great restaurants with delicious and reasonably priced food, right here in Cocoa Beach. I highly recommend all featured below. (Prices may vary.)

SQUID LIPS ~ Thai Peanut Sauce Burger & Fries ($14) ~ Location: 2200 S. Orlando Avenue ~ Ph: 321-783-1350 https://www.squidlipsgrill.com/

THE SKINNY MERMAID ~ Buddha Bowl w/ Shrimp ($14) ~ 66 South Orlando Ave . ~ Ph: 321-613-5079

THE SKINNY MERMAID ~ Buddha Bowl w/ Chicken ($14) https://theskinnymermaid.com/

THE TINY TURTLE ~ (CARIBBEAN FUSION) ~ Chicken Sofrito Burrito ($14) ~ 249 Minutemen Causeway ~ Ph: 321.446.7361

THE TINY TURTLE ~ Chicken Sofrito Burrito http://thetinyturtlecocoabeach.com/index.htm

JUICE-N-JAVA CAFE ~ Tuna Melt & Chips ($11) ~ 75 N Orlando Ave. ~ Ph: 321-784-4044 https://juicenjavacafe.com/

THE FAT DONKEY ~ Medium Soft Twist Cone ($3.20) ~ 247 Minutemen Cswy. ~ (321) 652-3126 https://www.thefatdonkey.com/locations-storefronts/ko0tzmxlpgm9jaq9hsrhzxe0ynr4gq

CAFÉ SURFINISTA ~ THE STRAWBERRY ALARM CLOCK & a Cappuccino = Melted Havarti Cheese w/ a Side of Strawberry Jam ($9) ~ 86 N. Orlando Ave. ~ Ph: 321-327-4570 https://www.cafesurfinista.com/cocoa-beach/menu

THE ART OF COOKING: THAI GREEN CHICKEN CURRY 🍛 with POTATOES

Published on March 4, 2021 by jacquelinemhadelLeave a comment

Yes, green curry looks yellow. 😉

THE ART OF COOKING: INDIAN BUTTER CHICKEN

Published on February 4, 2021 by jacquelinemhadelLeave a comment

adapted from yummly.com

SAN JOSE, COSTA RICA: TOP 8 FOODS (& DRINK)

Published on May 4, 2019May 4, 2019 by jacquelinemhadel1 Comment

**Chifrijo:** bowl of rice and beans topped with fried pork meat and avocado, pico de gallo, chimichurri, and lime. Mine was served with plantain chips. Tortilla chips are also an option.

**Gallo Pinto:** traditionally served with breakfast, it is a slowly blended dish of rice, beans, onions, red peppers, and cilantro.

**Pancakes, eggs, and papaya with coffee.**

DCIM104GOPROGOPR1912. — **Ice Cold Imperial at Rayuela’s on Avenida 2**

feb-apr2019 San Jose, Costa Rica.

SAN JOSE, COSTA RICA FOOD: SODA RIVERA

Published on March 7, 2019March 7, 2019 by jacquelinemhadel4 Comments

A soda is a traditional “Mom and Pop” Costa Rican restaurant where the food is cheap and delicious. Soon after I arrived to the city in mid-February, I was on one of my explorative jaunts which always, never rarely, find me lost. But, lost is good for me. It’s how I find the unique things cities have to offer. Soda Rivera is so off-the-beaten path, that it doesn’t have a website or any mentions I could find on the internet, so I can’t even give you the address.

I wasn’t necessarily looking for a place to eat yet. Wasn’t actually hungry. What drew me to the place was this image of this man painting. The street art documenter in me was intrigued. I was just going to get a couple of shots and move on.

I must’ve stood out like a sore thumb, because this man, I think the manager, came out to greet me and usher me inside. Look at his sweet smile. I couldn’t tell him no.

He sat me down and then said some things to his staff, who then came over to help me and take my order.

Some Ticos (Costa Ricans) enjoying their lunches.

My first Chicken Casado in Costa Rica! And I was not disappointed. The plate was HUGE and it cost about $3.50 (usd) = 2100-2300 colones, if I remember correctly. A **casado** (Spanish, “married man”) is a Costa Rican meal using rice, black beans, plantains, salad, a tortilla, and an optional entrée that may include chicken, beef, pork, fish and so on. The term may have originated when restaurant customers asked to be treated as *casados*, since married men ate such meals at home. **Another theory is that the rice and beans and/or the grouping of dishes are *married*, since they are always together.** (wiki)

Close-up because…damn! Salad, Red beans, Plantains, chicken, rice, diced potatoes, onions…what a happy marriage!

It was amazing to eat in a full-on Tico establishment, with no other foreigners around. My seat was the open one you see across the counter between the man in the baseball cap and the (only other) woman.

I happened upon it again a couple of weeks later, but I still don’t know where it is. But, you can see the sign has been finished.

Fresh melon juice included with your meal. Ticos tend to drink juices with their meals, rather than water.

I like to see big jugs of picante sauce.

I highly recommend this place if you can find it. It’s total pura vida.

FEB/MAR2019. San Jose, Costa Rica.

LAHORE , PAKISTAN : MAKIN’ JALEBI !

Published on July 17, 2018 by jacquelinemhadel4 Comments

Jalebi, also known as zulbia and zalabia, is a sweet made by deep-frying maida flour batter in pretzel or circular shapes, which are then soaked in sugar syrup.

This kind Jalebi maker invited me to take pictures of his process. Awesome. And the Jalebi was delicious, too!