Rainforest to Reef Tour

Written on July 1, 2009. Written by Authour.

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BELIZE ORGANIC GARDEN TOUR
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CULINARY CREATIONS

RAINFOREST TO REEF EXCURSIONS
$319.00—3 DAYS, 2 NIGHTS. Includes transports to and from airport
$638.00—5 DAYS, 4 NIGHTS extended tour to Caye Caulker for fishing & snorkeling

$100–BONUS NIGHT OPTION—YOU CREATE YOUR OWN ORGANIC MENU BASED ON THE FRESH INGREDIENTS AVAILABLE. This last night we go back to the reserve for a [...]

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Tropical Ecology

Written on June 22, 2008. Written by Authour.

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Spanish Creek Rainforest reserve nestled in the tropical rainforest with sustainable agriculture has a bamboo plantation devoted to raising awareness in sustainability in our country Belize. Food security is important. Sustainable subsistence garden within the rainforest has [...]

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Roselle

Written on March 5, 2008. Written by Tucker.

Bright red petals surround the seed pod, suggesting a cranberry like taste. Roselle fruits are harvested fresh and their calyces are made into a delicious tea rich in Vitamin C. Roselle tea may also reduce cholesterol and improve circulation. It is also used to make wine and jelly.

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Calaloo

Written on March 2, 2008. Written by Tucker.

You may be familiar with Amaranth. In Creole people call it Calaloo, the English say pig weed. To the ancient Maya and Aztecs, Amaranth was sacred and also a food source. Before the Spanish arrived, the Maya made ceremonial cakes out of roasted amaranth seeds mixed with human blood. The Spanish conquerors considered the custom [...]

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Lemon grass

Written on March 1, 2008. Written by Tucker.

Lemon grass is an aromatic plant, locally called fever grass or in Spanish, Zacate limón. Every day we harvest lemongrass to make tea. It is used traditionally to reduce fevers, coughs, and colds and is especially useful for children. The essential oils from the leaves and stems increase perspiration which both cool the body and [...]

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