Latest Editorials and News in Coronado Panama

Bird:Barred Antshrike

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Ventisquero Syrah Classico 2005

The Syrah grape made its name in the Rhone Valley of France but in recent years the Australian vineyards have produced   a vast array of Syrah ( called Shiraz down under) which has taken the wine from a relatively elite wine to affordable levels. Syrah is ...

Recipe: Sea Bass with Couscous

This is from one of my gourmet friends.  right up our alley here in panama!!  sounds delicious and can actually buy all the ingredients at the rey:) Oven-roased sea bass with couscous & warm tomato vinaigrette ...

Recipe: Thai Chicken

My husband and I love ethnic foods of all types.  Some of our favorite foods are from the country of Thailand. We have served this dish a few times since we have been in Panama.  It is easy and has been well accepted. Thai ...

Recipe: CHICKEN GREMOLATA

Gremlolata Handful of parsley Gratings of two lemons Two tablespoons of chopped garlic Teaspoon of sea salt Half cup of olive oil Process the above in a food processor or crush with a mortar and pestle.  This is your ...

Funds Raised for Panama Orphanage

The Charity Expat Social group in Panama had their fund raising dinner at Rino’s Restaurant in Panama city. The group raised $650 in funds and lots of supplies for their ...

Wine: Norton Merlot 2006

Everyone knows Merlot by name but it is only in the last 50 years that it has come into its own. It is grown world wide from Bordeaux’s right bank , to all three Pacific coast states, Argentina, Chile South Africa and Australia.  The Merlot grape tends to be high in alcohol and lower ...

Bird Watch: Clay Coloured Thrush

This year round resident of the Panama, Coronado area is in the same family as the European Song Thrush and the American Robin. It is mid brown with a lighter orange-brown ...

Restaurant: Rincon Catracho

  Tried of same few restaurant choices? Want some good food but don’t know where to go?  This is the quest of eight friends (sometimes more), representing 4 different countries, who ventured out every Friday night for dinner.  Last week after appies, we were trying to decide where ...

English Lessons for Police

Tuesdays and Thursdays mornings  around 10:30, Cliff Parrish arrives at Mayra Davidson’s home to help teach English to a mixed bag of Police officers, who are now having to deal with a growing population of English speakers.   Mayra and Cliff have a lot to contend with and ...

GRILLED SNAPPER FILLETS WITH FENNEL AND ONION SALAD

Ingredients:     1 large red onion, sliced very thin     1 medium white onions, sliced very thin     3 medium spring onions, finely sliced     1 large fennel (about 550g) trimmed and sliced thinly     2 celery sticks, trimmed and ...

MIKE'S SALMON PARCELS WITH FRESH MANGO SAUCE

Ingredients:     1/2 small leek, about 100g     1/3 cup loosely packed fresh coriander leaves     1 large red capsicum, sliced very thin     1 teaspoon five-spice powder     1/2 teaspoon ground coriander     1 tablespoon ...

PEARS IN RED WINE

Ingredients:          1 bottle strong, good red wine, best shyraz     1 branch of cinnamon     4 cloves     1/2 teaspoon nutmeg powder     1/2 teaspoon ginger powder     8 whole black pepper corns     200g ...

OVENBAKED VEGGIE JAMBALAYA

Ingredients:     4 medium potatoes, pealed     4 carrots, pealed     Yucca, same amount as potatoes, pealed     Sweet potatoes, same amount as potatoes, pealed     Pumpkin, same amount as potatoes, pealed     3 big ...

IDAAN Water Outage

Over RPC, channel 4 this morning on their 7 AM news, it was announced that IDAAN will be working on Electric repairs on their Treatment Plant.   This repair will affect areas fron Nuevo Arraijan up to our area. The scheduled stoppage is SUNDAY, 29th  from 6:00 PM until 12 ...

Blueberry Pie

Wonderful blueberry pie I have cooked frequently for my family and guests. It is a "hit". Great for summertime outdoor events. 3/4 chopped pecans or walnuts 1 9-inch deep dish pie crust ...

Restaurante Benihana's

Many of you have probably been to a Benihana’s restaurant. If so then you probably enjoyed it and will be happy to know that one is now open in Multi-Plaza mall. In fact a ...

Panama Canal Quilters

The Panama Canal Quilters is a group of women 6 to 8 who have been quilting since 2002. These talented women get together at the studio of Carol Skinner in Albrook and share philosophies, exchange stories, camaraderie, recipes and food while producing works of art in the form of ...

FRESH BEETROOT AND GOAT'S CHEESE SALAD

Ingredients:      1kg fresh beetroot      (4 good size bulbs with leaves)      200g green beans     1 tablespoon red wine vinegar     2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil     1 clove garlic, crushed     1 ...

2-Way Radios for Coronado Police

The purpose of the Grand Family Bingo Game coming up this Saturday is to raise money to purchase two 2-way radios for the Coronado Police Force. We really need your help to make this happen. $10.00 tickets include afternoon tea, are available from Myra Davidson at ...

GINGERED PORK

  This QUICK AND EASY recipe goes well with MEXICAN BAKED POTATO WITH SALSA AND GUACAMOLE