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Traveling offers opportunities to learn and try new foods. I have been traveling Costa Rica and have recently become accustomed to rice and beans. More importantly, the fruits and vegetables of Monteverde, Costa Rica.

To name a few: Mangos, Lychees, Yucca, Chioti, and more. Recently discovered a new obsession that I think you will love as well. Mango shakes, or in Spanish, Batido de Mango.

It is so simple, a 10 year old can make this. First you will need to find yourself a mango. The riper the mango the better, it gives more sugar.

Usually you can find mango’s in the store, although they are a seasonal fruit, so spoil yourself when you can. Red mango’s are more ripe than the green ones. Grab a few for practice and treats.

The way you cut the mango does not matter, because you will be throwing it into a blender. So, peel off the skin, shave the mango from the seed and place in the blender. Toss the seed and peels in your garden for great compost.

To complete the batido, you need milk, sugar and ice. It is simple and easy. Add one tray of ice cubes or two handfuls and three cups of milk.

Like I said, I have a sweet tooth, so I usually add one fourth of a cup of sugar. Blend all ingredients together for at least a minute. If you need, add more sugar.

You will find that mango’s have a fibrous texture, so it is possible the batido will need more blending. If you want it thicker, try adding a banana, ice or even more mango. Pour and enjoy!

Currently I live in Monteverde, Costa Rica and enjoy drinking betides in the morning during my Spanish class or sometimes on the patio of Hidden Canopy Tree House Boutique Hotel. Eating and drinking is always more fun in tree houses, in the cloud forest, with monkeys!

Hailee L. Rustad is an adventure seeking explorer. She is presently studying the bio-diverse cloud forest of Monteverde, Costa Rica while studying Spanish. If you are looking for a unique experience, she highly recommends you visiting this Tree House Hotel. If you want more information on the Hidden Canopy Hotel or Monteverde, visit Hailee’s blog.