What is Arazá? Arazá, or Guayaba Amazonica, is a soft yellow fruit that grows on small trees right here at the Yachana as well as throughout much of the Amazon of South America. It’s season “peaks” 3-4 times each year. They have an extraordinarily beautiful smell- somewhere between a citrusy pineapple, melon and passionfruit. They […]
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Cacao nibs are nutty and earthy with a hint of really dark, unsweetened chocolatey flavor. It may have a slight bitterness to it. It’s easy to add to recipes and so delicious! Here are a few favorite ways to incorporate cacao nibs. A Single-Ingredient Food Cacao nibs or cacao paste takes the rich superfood of
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History of Chocolate. How was Chocolate first made? It’s mind-boggling to consider just how the process was discovered that takes the seeds of the cacao fruit through such a process as to create the beloved treat we all know and love, as chocolate. Some say it was all accidental and just “happened” to ferment, then
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Specifically, What’s going on in Ecuador and are you guys okay? Is Ecuador safe? There often seems to be a protest or news of violent crimes or something happening. Earlier this month the new Ecuadorian president, Daniel Naboa, declared war on the gangs and drug lords. A series of violent crimes, an established curfew, schools
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Wow. Six months living with our family of seven in Ecuador has definitely had some highs and lows. There were many things we were prepared for and excited about, others have caught us by surprise. Our previous visits to Ecuador helped us to be somewhat prepared for both the highs and the lows and I
Experience the Amazon at The Yachana Lodge! The Amazon jungle is the largest rainforest in the world, spanning eight different countries across South America. But where to stay in the Amazon? To experience Ecuador? The Yachana Lodge is nestled in Ecuadorian Amazon jungle, between Tena and Coca and near the Napo River. If you are
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