Platillas y Bebidas Tradicionales

Dona Espinoza is getting a kick out of preparing meals for me that are autentico y tradicional.  I should start taking pictures of what she makes. So here's what I have been eating:

Gallo Pinto

Most recognizable

Rice

Beans

Simplicity has its charm

This is eaten at pretty much every meal

Translation:  "spotted rooster"

Moros y Cristianos

Same ingredients

just not mixed together
Interesting name, eh

Tamal o Nacatamal

Mi favorito

Corn masa 

Meat and veggies laid on top

Folded and then wrapped in plantain leaves

Pressure cooked

Pillows of heaven

Typical of a mid morning Sunday meal

Plantanos Fritos o Tostones

Fried ripe plantains

Queso Frito

Fried cheese. 

Delicious.

Tortillas de Maiz

We get them fresh every morning... :)

Atole

A drink that is supposed to promote 

good energy and health

Fruit included for me was strawberries

Very interesting and filling.

I had to keep mixing it

Chicha de Maiz

Also interesting, but yummy

Refrescos de (whatever fruit you want)

Pitaya is my favorite

It's really purple.

Juice, but more watery, 

Probably healthier

Basically everything is AMAZING.