New Destination and the Best Tropical Pairings! ​

Plus... please your palate with quirky tropical pairings.   Brand New Costa Rican Culinary Vacation! Explore our newest culinary tour:   [Flavors of Costa Rica](  Available year round for two or more people.  Costa Rica is a fabulous foodie destination!  Although famous for its coffee and chocolate, it is sugarcane that informs the very nature of Costa Rican gastronomy. Sugarcane cultivation is a tradition in Costa Rican culture going back hundreds of years, when the Spanish first introduced the crop. Costa Rica's favorite national beverage, Guaro, is made from fermented sugarcane. Guaro is a clear, slightly sweet liquor, nicknamed "aguardiente," or "water that burns."  Guaro is delicious when paired with tomato and lime juice, with a hefty side of gallo pinto. Read more about Guaro and the gastronomy of Costa Rica in our [lastest blog post]( [Spend a Week in Costa Rica](   Feed Your Soul and Nurture Your Senses Tropical beverages are some of our favorites, and luckily they tend to originate from places that are rich with flavorful food as well as fruity cocktails. Enjoy a last taste of summer and try some of these delicious tropical pairings at home!  This delicious [margarita recipe]( is perfectly complimented with [steak tacos]( cooked on the grill in a mouth watering cilantro-lime marinade.  Learn more about Mexican culinary traditions during our [Cooking on the Riviera Maya Foodie Tour](  A creamy Pina Colada is best enjoyed with rich and spicy fish dishes, such as [shrimp tacos]( or [ceviche](.  Pina Coladas were invented in sunny Puerto Rico, which is perhaps why they are the perfect treat on a hot day.  You can sip in style on the beach during our [Flavors of Puerto Rico Food Tour of San Juan](  Most tour dates available, inquire for availability. [Browse Our Mexican Culinary Vacations](   Sweet for Spice In Thailand, fermented, rum-type spirits are all the rage, and frequently mixed with red bull or soda. Referred to as "Thai Whiskey," such liquor is usually approximate in strength to rum or brandy.  This recipe for a refreshing [Sabai Sabei Cocktail]( pair perfectly with this comforting and flavorful Thai Beef Noodle Soup.  Book our [Taste of Thailand: Best Food Tours in Bangkok]( today and learn the secrets of Southeast Asian cuisine!  Most dates available, please inquire. [Foodie Vacations in ThailandÂ](     Book the ultimate cooking vacation today!   [Find Your Dream Trip]( [Forward to a Friend]( Ready to start planning? Email us at  info@theinternationalkitchen.com © 1994-2024. All rights reserved. [Facebook](  |   [Instagram](  |   [YouTube]( The International Kitchen · 307 N. Michigan Ave. Suite 818 · Chicago · Illinois · 60601 [Preferences]( | [Unsubscribe]( This email was sent to {EMAIL}. [Click here to view the online version.](