#apoyolodge

Wow it’s been awhile since I’ve last posted! And a lot has changed during my three month absence. 

1. On December 2nd Shamus and I sold Apoyo Lodge and made our move to the beach.

2. This is the last full moon we were able to witness before leaving the laguna behind. 

3. - 6. The last of my Culinary Nutrition projects. 

- Raw Amuse Bouche. onion cracker. tamarind date chutney. spicy honey garlic pickle. fermented cashew cheese. 

- Oat chaptis + a raisin date chutney. 

- Homemade body butter. Cacao butter. Coconut + almond oil. aloe vera gel + mint.

- Raw Rainbow Green Papaya Salad. final project.

The last of the Apoyo Lodge posts.  

08/16 

Pitaya chia pudding | star fruit | juicy mango | mint 

Fennel Grapefruit Salad from Matthew Kenney’s 5 Day Juice Cleanse.

Substituted the thyme with mint and added star fruit. 

Fennel, grapefruit and mint from the organic farm and the mixed greens are grown on our property. 

Local corn tortilla | cacao mole | pico de gallo | cashew sour cream 

June 2016 

A glimpse around the property since the rains arrived. 

A family of howler monkeys visited the Apoyo Lodge property near the height of the dry season in March. They came to feast on new buds and blooms that our trees were producing and they were attracted to our fresh water and gardens. 

Tropical Raw Parfait 

Bottom layer: Coconut lime chia yogurt 

Middle: Fresh passionfruit + buckwheat lime crumble 

Top: Cashew-based Creme Fraiche + lime zest 

Some of my favourite shots from the 4th annual Tropical Radiance Retreat held this passed March at Apoyo Lodge and Yemaya Island Hideaway & Spa in Nicaragua. 

This retreat was lead by guest teacher Chelsea Winters. She will be leading this same retreat for a second time this coming winter from November 30 - December 8th 2016, this time for a total of 9 nights and 10 days. 

Visitwww.chelseawintersyoga.com for further details and to book now. 

White Lotus adaptation from MK’s Plant Based Desserts course 

Pistachio pudding with cacao bark 

Raw coconut cake with hidden white chocolate centre + berry coulis 

This was out of this world! Chaga Chai Semifreddo + Coffee Reduction. 

Matcha cashew-based Cheesecake with a Miso Crust + tahini sauce 

Tempered Chocolate + Praline Filling. Cacao powder, cacao butter, maple syrup + homemade almond milk + almond butter, coconut palm sugar, vanilla bean + local sea salt. 

Nut-free Goji Hemp Sesame Apricot Bars with a drizzle of White Chocolate Icing + Tempered Cacao Drops [dairy, refined sugar + gluten free]