Food

Fresh pineapple for breakfast

Have you ever tried a peanut butter and fresh pineapple tortilla?

Mike enjoying a Panama beer

My lunch was Panamanian Chicken soup and Yuca Fritas (fried Yucca). This huge bowl of soup with a 1/2 breast of chicken and some vegetables was $3.50 and the Yuca Fritas was $2.50.

Yuca Fritas has become my favorite lately. They look like french fries and taste sort of like them but have a taste all their own.

This is a Yucca, or in Spanish, Yuca.

This is a Name (Pronounced nyAH-may). I had some in soup and it was quite tasty. Last time we went to the grocery store I bought one and will cook it soon.

The flesh of Name is creamy or yellow in color while its skin can be light brown, dark brown, or tan. Its flavor is somewhat nutty with a slightly chewy texture similar to a potato. Extremely versatile, Name can be baked, boiled, steamed, scalloped, fried or creamed.

Chayote is similar to summer squash but requires longer cooking due to its firm flesh. I have eaten Chayote for years and love it and was happy to find it here.

Hecho in Panamá. The butter was so yellow and not the same texture we are used to but sure did taste good!

We ate in the cafeteria at El Machetazo and had the Combo Special. This plate was heaped so full of food I could only eat about half. The cost of the Combo Special is $2.50.

We ate in the cafeteria at El Machetazo.. I don't know what all these dishes are but they sure look good.

We ate in the cafeteria at El Machetazo.. I don't know what all these dishes are but they sure look good.