Delicious Nicaraguan Dessert Recipe – 3 Milk Cake

Delicious Nicaraguan Dessert Recipe – 3 Milk Cake

This recipe is for those who are NOT on a diet and who are NOT lactose-intolerant. It is, however, extremely delicious. I am not a cook, but I recently nabbed the recipe for the purpose of posting it from a friend of mine after we enjoyed some of her homemade Tres Leche.

For the cake:
6 eggs
1 cup sugar
1 cup flour
1/2 cup melted butter

For the crema de leches (milk cream):
1 can condensed milk
1 can evaporated milk
1 1/2 cups milk
3 egg whites
1/4 cup milk
1/2 cup sugar
1 teaspoon nutmeg

For frosting for top of cake(optional): You can use marshmallow cream, Cool Whip or
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Learn Spanish Over the Internet

Learn Spanish Over the Internet

The Granada Spanish Lingua Institute has teamed up with 1on1spanish.net is trying something new to help you Spanish. They are now offering private Spanish classes over the internet.

You can learn Spanish at your own pace with a native teacher. It really is a fantastic way to progress and learn Spanish on your own time.

One of the hardest things for us Gringos in learning Spanish is committing to a class schedule. Another is embarrassment. All that goes away when you are doing it on your own terms, one on one.

1on1Spanish.net makes studying at home with a private Spanish teacher easy by using Skype internet teleconferencing.

Just by signing up you get one Read more

Hiking in Selva Negra

Hiking in Selva Negra

Selva Negra is the perfect place to do some hiking as me and my friends found without really trying. We were enjoying a nice pleasant afternoon hiking in the woods, with a fairly large group. We had decided to wander around a bit, enjoying the rain forest and the beautiful flora and fauna.

The Indiana Jones/Romantic Passage was a nice trail that everyone enjoyed. We were told that it has its two names for its two different sides; it is an adventurous trail, hence the Indiana Jones name, and when it rains, it gets quite slippery, causing you to have to lean on someone for help. (We were there when it was dry, so I guess we enjoyed the Read more

New Year's Party at the Selva Negra Mountain Resort

The Selva Negra Mountain Resort and Coffee Estate is having a New Year’s Eve party and you are invited. The party will be held at the Mountain Resort’s reception hall.

Entrance to the party costs US $50 per person and includes:

Entrance to the Hall and dance floor
Welcome cocktail
The Hermanos Cortes Orquestra
Fire works (on display, not for you to set off)
Celebratory whistles, hats, and more
Appetizers
A midnight dinner buffet

The Selva Negra Mountain Resort puts on a good party, and this year should be no exception. The party is open to hotel guests, as well as those who are only coming in for the evening. Friends and families are welcome.

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Managua – The Place to Live… or Maybe Not

Managua – The Place to Live… or Maybe Not

I was recently discussing Managua with a good friend of mine who, as an American who grew up in Guatemala, and has lived the last several years in Nicaragua, has a pretty balanced outlook on the city. She says, “It’s a great place to visit, but I would NEVER live there.”

“Why?” I ask, expecting her to spout some bit about how she prefers to be in the mountains, or how the beauty she sees in Guatemala will never compete with what Nicaragua, Managua in particular, has to offer.

Her answer: “It is just too hot!”

That got me thinking. For someone who has lived in tropical climates since she was only 4 years old to say that a Read more

Another Fascinating and Educational Tourist Attraction in Managua

Another Fascinating and Educational Tourist Attraction in Managua

The Huellas de Acahualinca, the ancient footprints, are one of the most interesting things you can see in Managua. This historical site has attracted attention since is was uncovered by workers quarrying in the area. The prints were buried under more than 12 feet of compacted volcanic material. The Huellas de Acahualinca originally from researchers of ancient cultures, and now from groups of tourists looking to see into Nicaragua’s past.

Truly a testament to time, the footprints, which were discovered in 1874, are estimated to be between 6000 and 7000 years old. The footprints were made by a group of 12 different individuals that included men, women and children. The group was traveling together; the prints all lead in Read more

A Taste of Culture and Art at the Nicaraguan National Museum

A Taste of Culture and Art at the Nicaraguan National Museum

For a little bit of culture and history in Nicaragua, drop the impressive National Palace, which houses the National Museum, as well as the National Archive and the National Library.

The artifacts in the National Museum range from prehistorical bones and ceramics, some of which are over 4000 years, to modern sculptures and paintings.

Swim, Surf and Scuba at the Laguna de Xiloá

For a fun day trip from Managua head to Laguna de Xiloá, also called the Jiloa Lagoon, a crater lake located about 20 km Northeast of Managua. The water is clean and clear, and perfect for swimming.

If you want to make a day out of it, you can either pack a picnic lunch, or buy food from the vendors walking around selling things to eat. When the wind is good, in addition to swimming you can enjoy windsurfing and kiteboarding. There are also arrangements for scuba diving excursions in the Laguna de Xiloá.

To get to Laguna de Xiloá in a car, take the highway to León, pass the Ciudad Sandino and look for Read more

Eat at El Tercer Ojo in Granada

If you happen to be looking for a bite to eat in Granada try El Tercer Ojo on Calle Arsenal next to the San Francisco Convent. The service is good, the staff is friendly, and the overall feel is very inviting. One of the best things about eating at El Tercer Ojo restaurant is the varied menu, with a wide range of choices from the freshest seafood to amazing vegetarian dishes.

This Gringo recommends the Pescado Samurai: deliciously fresh fish cooked Asian-style with soy sauce. Every Tuesday night they serve Sushi, and they also have Thai, Hindi, French crepes, Italian pastas and Spanish Tapas.

You can relax at the Lounge Bar, where there are comfortable couches Read more

The Human Rights Project – You Can Make a Difference

The Gringo Report team was recently contacted by the Human Rights Project regarding their new mission: “To exceed the act of inspiring and successfully move people from apathy to activism.”

The Gringo Report has teamed up with the Human Rights Project in calling others to action.

To get the ball rolling, the Human Rights Project has developed a beautifully illustrated full color book entitled, The Trouble with the Alphabet, written and illustrated by Caryn West. The book takes you around the world to 26 countries A-Z where children are suffering. Each country featured is also connected to a charitable organization that receives part of the proceeds from each book purchased, as well as all purchases from TheTroubleWiththeAlphabet.com.

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