I wasn't going to put much energy into this list this year as it's VERY HARD to get DETAILS from restaurants - ESPECIALLY in advance
(I like finding out for you things like what ALL they are serving, if the 23% in taxs/tips IS or is not included [that makes a BIG difference in the price], if it's just 1 plate or a buffet and if it IS a buffet - is it All-You-Can-Eat like most American's are use to "Buffet" meaning - or is it what WE call "Cafeteria-Style" where it's all out and you walk through a line and someone dishes up for you a controlled portion of what you tell them you'd like which is USUALLY what "Buffet" means in Costa Rica).
And I didn't leave you high and dry as I had a link to my 2013 list if anyone wanted to do their own research.
But the day before I got 22 requests from people asking for the list and last year my blog list on Thanksgiving got 600 Page Views THANKSGIVING MORNING so it's not too late for some!
So here's what I have so far
(meaning I'm STILL going to work on adding more so keep checking back).
Note that most places offer their Thanksgiving Dinners•Meals
(I like finding out for you things like what ALL they are serving, if the 23% in taxs/tips IS or is not included [that makes a BIG difference in the price], if it's just 1 plate or a buffet and if it IS a buffet - is it All-You-Can-Eat like most American's are use to "Buffet" meaning - or is it what WE call "Cafeteria-Style" where it's all out and you walk through a line and someone dishes up for you a controlled portion of what you tell them you'd like which is USUALLY what "Buffet" means in Costa Rica).
And I didn't leave you high and dry as I had a link to my 2013 list if anyone wanted to do their own research.
But the day before I got 22 requests from people asking for the list and last year my blog list on Thanksgiving got 600 Page Views THANKSGIVING MORNING so it's not too late for some!
So here's what I have so far
(meaning I'm STILL going to work on adding more so keep checking back).
Note that most places offer their Thanksgiving Dinners•Meals
TILL THEY RUN OUT
(to me that's a no brainer but some people actually went for DINNER to a place that started at 2pm & they had run out and the people actually wigged out and made a scene - oh, and they had NO advanced reservations!!
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CHRISTMAS and NEW YEARS IN COSTA RICA
I'll soon start working on my Christmas list which will be at:
LivingLifeInCostaRica.blogspot.com/2014/11/ChristmasInCR2014.html
(to me that's a no brainer but some people actually went for DINNER to a place that started at 2pm & they had run out and the people actually wigged out and made a scene - oh, and they had NO advanced reservations!!
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CHRISTMAS and NEW YEARS IN COSTA RICA
I'll soon start working on my Christmas list which will be at:
LivingLifeInCostaRica.blogspot.com/2014/11/ChristmasInCR2014.html
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RESTAURANTS TO ADD?
Know any places doing Thanksgiving Dinner or carrying any of the Trimming's??
EVEN if it's ON Thanksgiving Day - Please have them fill out their information at:
and email it back to me.
Do NOT leave the message on a facebook page or message board if you want me to see it.
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SOMETHING TO BRING A SMILE:
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Has this list helped you (or any of our other information)? Brought you more EASE? Helped your business?
EVERYONE listed here is on it for free so please consider
showing your appreciation to Vicki by
MAKING A DONATION for her time
(details at the bottom)
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ESCAZU
COCINA ECLECTICA
(IF I could get away from my Pet Sitting gig - THIS is where I'd be eating!!)!
Joanna will be preparing the MOST UNIQUE Gourmet Thanksgiving feast!!! EVERYTHING I've ever had from her was AMAZING!!
So far she's shared she'll be making Beet and Cranberry Relish, Corn Chowder with Wild Rice and Popcorn Croutons, Roasted Turkey with Crispy Prosciutto Skin and Bourbon Gravy, Corn Bread Stuffing with chestnuts, leaks and apples, Crushed Sage Potatoes, Caramelized Butternut Squash
Falafels for vegetarians
AND MORE SURPRISES
and Bourbon Spiced Ice Cream
TIME:
1pm till they run out or people are done
PRICE:
10,000-c RSVP:
(space still available)
8-529-2509
(tell Joanna Vicki Connected you!!)
DIRECTIONS:
tinyurl.com/CocinaEclecTicaDirections
HAVE ANY DONATIONS TO SHARE WITH THOSE LESS FORTUNATE?
Feel free to drop them off at Cocina EclecTica's
and at this point they'll be shared with
Gail Nystrom's CR Humanitarian Foundation
CRHF.org • facebook.com/groups/156808054815
They always need basic Tico food staples (non-perishable) • School Supplies (BIG TIME NEEDED right now!!) • Shoes • Christmas Gifts • Medical Supplies • Baby Supplies • Clothes & MORE!!!
(Cocina EclecTica is home to the MONTHLY COMMUNITY GARAGE SALE
Next one - Saturday - November 14 - 9am-3pm
(space still available if you want to join in:
CommunityGarageSaleEscazu.com
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facebook.com/8voRooftop
8ctavo Rooftop Restaurant
Traditional Turkey with Mashed Potatoes, Gravy, Veges, Pumpkin Pie
HOURS:
2pm till ???
PRICE:
Adults - 12,000
Children 12 and under - 6,000
RSVP:4-055-0588
LOCATION:
On top of the Sheraton with the casino
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RESTAURANTS TO ADD?
Know any places doing Thanksgiving Dinner or carrying any of the Trimming's??
EVEN if it's ON Thanksgiving Day - Please have them fill out their information at:
and email it back to me.
Do NOT leave the message on a facebook page or message board if you want me to see it.
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SOMETHING TO BRING A SMILE:
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Has this list helped you (or any of our other information)? Brought you more EASE? Helped your business?
EVERYONE listed here is on it for free so please consider
showing your appreciation to Vicki by
MAKING A DONATION for her time
(details at the bottom)
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ESCAZU
COCINA ECLECTICA
(IF I could get away from my Pet Sitting gig - THIS is where I'd be eating!!)!
Joanna will be preparing the MOST UNIQUE Gourmet Thanksgiving feast!!! EVERYTHING I've ever had from her was AMAZING!!
So far she's shared she'll be making Beet and Cranberry Relish, Corn Chowder with Wild Rice and Popcorn Croutons, Roasted Turkey with Crispy Prosciutto Skin and Bourbon Gravy, Corn Bread Stuffing with chestnuts, leaks and apples, Crushed Sage Potatoes, Caramelized Butternut Squash
Falafels for vegetarians
AND MORE SURPRISES
and Bourbon Spiced Ice Cream
TIME:
1pm till they run out or people are done
PRICE:
10,000-c RSVP:
(space still available)
8-529-2509
(tell Joanna Vicki Connected you!!)
DIRECTIONS:
tinyurl.com/CocinaEclecTicaDirections
HAVE ANY DONATIONS TO SHARE WITH THOSE LESS FORTUNATE?
Feel free to drop them off at Cocina EclecTica's
and at this point they'll be shared with
Gail Nystrom's CR Humanitarian Foundation
CRHF.org • facebook.com/groups/156808054815
They always need basic Tico food staples (non-perishable) • School Supplies (BIG TIME NEEDED right now!!) • Shoes • Christmas Gifts • Medical Supplies • Baby Supplies • Clothes & MORE!!!
Next one - Saturday - November 14 - 9am-3pm
(space still available if you want to join in:
CommunityGarageSaleEscazu.com
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facebook.com/8voRooftop
8ctavo Rooftop Restaurant
Traditional Turkey with Mashed Potatoes, Gravy, Veges, Pumpkin Pie
HOURS:
2pm till ???
PRICE:
Adults - 12,000
Children 12 and under - 6,000
RSVP:4-055-0588
LOCATION:
On top of the Sheraton with the casino
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facebook.com/BeaconCostaRica
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SAN JOSE
Marriott - Belen
BUFFET - ALL-YOU-CAN-EAT
Traditional Thanksgiving • Dessert Buffet with about 20 different types of goodies including Pumpkin Pie and Tranco (carmel cake) • Crepes Buffet • Sushi Buffet • Bread Buffet • Alfresco Dining • Mimosa de Guanabana • Unlimited Sparkling Wine, Live Music, Free Parking
HOURS:
6-10pm
PRICE:
$57 IVI
Kids - 6-12 - 1/2 price
RSVP MANDATORY:
2-298-0000
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WYNDHAM HERRADURA
facebook.com/events/514132712022891
ALL-YOU-CAN-EAT Buffet • OPEN Wine BAR • Unlimited non-alcoholic beverages • LIVE MUSIC.
HOURS:
7-11pm
PRICE:
30,000-c
(WOW - last year it was just 14,000-c) •
Adultos Credomatic: 25,000-c
Kids 3-12 y.o. 10,000-c - IVI
RESERVATIONS:
2-209-9860 • Restaurantes@WyndhamHerradura.com
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Hosted by
Cronicas Gastronomicas Foodies Club
facebook.com/groups/Cronicas.Gastronomicas
BUFFET
Appetizer for dinner around 8:00 PM
Tickets
Waldorf salad
Corn salad
mixed Salad
Stuffed Turkey Breast
Pork Tenderloin with Plum Sauce
Caramelized Ham
Accompaniments
Broccoli Mousse
Sweet Potato Puree
rice Salvage
Variation of Mini Desserts
Bagels and Coffee
1 Glass of Wine or Natural Soda.
PRICE:
$40 includes the tax.
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el Patio del BALMORAL:facebook.com/pages/El-Patio-Del-Balmoral/138691386226515
PRICE:
12,500 IVI
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Club Aleman•German Club de Costa Rica
facebook.com/ClubAlemanCR
Thursday 27 - 8pm "THANKSGIVING"
-Turkey with Traditional stuffed with bread and meat with herbs, plum and apple sauce, cranberry sauce, sweet potatoes, mashed potatoes,
German style purple cabbage and mixed vegetables
-traditional oven Roast Turkey with sage-bread and meat stuffing, apple-plum & gravy, cranberry-sauce, lemon & coriander sweetpotatoes, mashed potatoes, Sopa Pumpkin and corn bread, Pumpkin-Soup and Cornbread, cabbage and german style mixed veggies network
-pie pumpkin or apple
-pumpkin foot or german apple cake
Price of the menu:
11,500 i.v.i.
RSVP:
2-225 0366
We recommend booking available no later than Sunday 23 November.
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Magnolia Restaurant at Casino Club Colonial
ALL-YOU-CAN-EAT-BUFFET
(one of the few all-you-can-eats around)
facebook.com/MagnoliaSJ • CasinoClubColonial.com • 2-258-2807
WHAT:
Traditional Thanksgiving Dinner with Turkey - PLUS - Mashed Sweet Potatoes • Pumpkin Pie • Rice with Almonds • American Potato Salad • Mashed Potatoes • Cranberry Sauce
HOURS:
Lunch - noon-6pm
Dinner - 7-10pm (or runs out)
PRICE:
$25
(Impuesto and service fee INCLUDED)
LOCATION:
San Jose-Downtown - Avenida and Calle 9 and 11
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SPORTSMEN’S LODGE
(SportsmensCR.com • 2-221-2533)
ALL-YOU-CAN-EAT TURKEY
(just request another plate of what you want)
and
LOTS of TVs for FOOTBALL
(NOTE: Even though this does have the best prices for kids - it IS more of "ADULT Environment")
The BEST DEAL if you're a Gal, Senior 65 y.o.+ and children under 12 =
1/2 PRICE!!! $11.75-U.S.!!!
WHAT:
Traditional Turkey Dinner - PLUS - Caesar Salad with Deviled Eggs, One Glass of Wine, REAL Pumpkin Pie with Whipped Cream
HOURS:
2-8pm
RESERVATIONS:
Reservations Suggested but not mandatory
PRICE:
$23.50
(INCLUDES Impuesto and service fee).
LOCATION:
San Jose (Barrio Otyoa) - Calle 13 between Avenida 9 and Avenida 11
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Del Mar (at the Del Rey)
The Del Mar is in a BEAUTIFULLY restored mansion facing Parque Morazan - though it's a more "Adult Environment" (it's part of the Del Rey - the "working girls hangout").
On top of the standard Traditional Thanksgiving Dinner -
PLUS - Pumpkin Soup OR Caesar Salad and Pumpkin OR Apple Pie
WHEN:
12pm/noon-till they run out (around 9ish in the past)
PRICE:
12,000-c IVI
RESERVATIONS
2-257-7800
Reservations suggested (unless you're 5+ people in party)
LOCATION:
San Jose - across from Parque Morazon Calle 7-9 and Avenida 1 and 3
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GRECIA:
Iglesia Sol De Justicia's
facebook.com/groups/147473012130010
Thanksgiving Dinner
Thursday - November 27 - 11am
COST:
5,000 colones includes Turkey, and all the yummy trimmings (I'm not 101% positive this is not a Potluck so YOU contact them),
and FELLOWSHIP as Christians!!
LOCATION:
GRECIA - Behind the mall about 50 to 70 meters up the gravel road
700 mts. norte del Gollo de Grecia y 75 mts. oeste (Detrás del Mall Plaza)- Carretera Vieja Barrio Latino 209 Grecia, Costa Rica Neighborhood: Calle Carmona
Dinner will take place in UPPER building adjacent to the parking lot.
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PACIFIC - CENTRAL
Jaco
PUNTA LEONA HOTEL - The Grill Restaurant
facebook.com/HotelPuntaLeona
Thanksgiving Dinner includes:
Spiced Roast Turkey • Cranberry Sauce • Gravy • Stuffing • Green Beans • Apple Salad • Wild Mushrooms and Peas • Squash Cream Soup • Pumpkin Pie
(it's TODAY - NOT the November 21 the flier says)
PRICE:
$20 IVI
HOURS:
6-10pm
RSVP:
2-630-1030
LOCATION:
before Jaco
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QUEPOS•MANUEL ANTONIO
Hotel California.
Thanksgiving Dinner
7pm
RSVP (space still available):
2-777-1234
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Claro Que Si
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facebook.com/pages/Mini-Price-Store/541766709217025
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facebook.com/LSRestaurants
The Hook Up
for Lunch and Thanksgiving Dinner - 12pm/noon-10pm
el Galeon
LSResaurants.com/aboutgaleon.html
Thanksgiving Dinner only - 6-10pmTraditional Turkey Dinner with Gravy • Mashed Potatoes • Veggies • Stuffing • Cranberry Sauce • Pumpkin Pie.PRICE:
$26.50
(PLUS 23% tax & tip)
RSVP:
(not mandatory)
2-630-4050
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prepared for you and DELIVERED HOT to YOUR Door!!!
Feeds 12-15
$320 + taxes
Order at the Hook Up or:
2-630-4444 • restaurants@LSRM.com
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GUANACASTE
PLAYA GRANDE (a water taxi from TAMARINDO)
MY FAVORITE PLACE TO CELEBRATE THANKSGIVING
HotelBulaBula.com
GREAT WALTINI's Restaurant and Bar
in Playa Grande
(though you can get a FREE Water Taxi Ride from the Estuary in Tamarindo* if you reserve BY 2pm)
PLUS they have a promotion of 30% OFF their COOL Rooms in November!!!!
I did Thanksgiving here once & it was THE TASTIEST Thanksgiving I'd EVER had!!!
What's on the menu??
Roasted Tom Turkey (mixed dark/white meat) with Sausage and Mushroom Stuffing or Cajun Bread Stuffing, Mashed Potatoes and Gravy, Creamed Corn, Cranberry Sauce and Apple Tort with Chantilly Cream for Dessert!!
All white meat + 1,000-c(or order off their regular FABULOUS menu!!)
9,325-c•$17.95 + 23% tax
Kids 12 and under - 6,250-c
HOURS:
4-8:30pm
RESERVATIONS
Highly Suggested
2-653-0975 • FrontDesk@HotelBulaBula.com
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TAMARINDO:
facebook.com/PangasTamarindo
Salad Bar • Squash Soup • Smoked or Roasted Turkey • Maple/cayenne glazed Chilean Smoked Salmon • Cranberry Sauce • Gravy • Scallop Stuffing • GreenB eans • Tiquiske & Mashed Potato•Sweet Potato Puree. Dessert - Mini Pecan Bourban Chocolate Pie or Pumpkin Roll. LIVE MUSIC
PRICE:
$33 per person
RSVP required
2-653-0024
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Dragonfly
(not finding a facebook page or website on them)
3-course Traditional Thanksgiving meal - Turkey • Stuffing • Gravy • Cranberry • Veggies • Choice of apple or pumpkin pie or pumpkin spice cake with buttermilk glaze
PRICE:
12,000-c
LOCATION:
Behind Banco Nacional, next to Bolas Locas Mini Golf on the same road as La Baula Pizzeria.
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Seasons by Shlomy
all I find on this is it's at the Hotel Arco Iris SeasonsTamarindo.com
3-course Thanksgiving dinner - Gala Apple Salad • Stuffed Turkey Roulade OR Grilled Salmon. Dessert Options: Autumn Apple Dessert • White Chocolate Mousse OR Cinnamon and Orange Créme Brulée.
PRICE:
$30 (cash only!)
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Cala Luna
facebook.com/CalaLunaHotelandVillas
Blue cheese and cashew nut Profiterole • Apple Cider/Ginger Granite to cleanse the palate • Proscuitto/Herb-Stuffed Turkey • Classic pumpkin pie with Fire-Roasted Marshmallows and Pistachio Ice Cream.
PRICE:
$40
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facebook.com/events/1503469129929990
facebook.com/DonaLeesCountryKitchen
Turkey • Ham • Mashed Potatoes • Stuffing • Dinner Rolls • Home-made Turkey Gravy • Yams / Corn / Green Beans • Garden Salad / Cole Slaw • Deviled Eggs • Cranberries, both Sauce and Whole • 1 slice of Pumpkin Pie • 1 glass of Wine or Iced Tea
PRICE:
$25-Adults. Children under 8 - $13
13% sales tax is included10% service charge or tips are NOT included
HOURS:
4:30-10pm
LOCATION:
On the same road as the Tamarindo Gym, past the bank and the Botella de Leche hostel.
RSVP:
(call if last minute to see if there's still space)
2-653-0127
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facebook.com/TamarindoChurchCostaRica
facebook.com/LongboardsBBQ
Smoked Turkey, Mashed Taters, BBQ Sweet Corn, Apple Pie and Banana Pudding and FOOTBALL!
7 HUGE 25-pound turkeys - smoked for 14-16 hours • Homemade Turkey Gravy • Mashed Potatoes • Cranberry Sauce and Banana Pudding
PRICE:
$25
Kids 12 and under - 1/2 Price
HOURS:
1:30pm
SPACE STILL AVAILABLE
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HAVE IT DELIVERED TO YOU•"EXPRESS":
Tico to Go
TicoToGo.com
Have any of the above meals (or many other local restaurants) DELIVERED TO YOU for just $5 within Tamarindo!
CONTACT:
Derek - 8-426-8646 • 800-8426-8646 (NO 1 in front of it!)
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WeLoveCostaRica.com/public/Thanksgiving-in-Costa-Rica-and-Where-to-Celebrate-Turkey-Day-in-Tamarindo.cfm
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BRASALITOBeach Community Church on Thanksgiving
Brasalito
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PLAYA COCO
Hotel Coco Palms
facebook.com/HotelCocoPalmsTraditional Turkey Dinner, Salad, Dessert Buffet
HOURS:
6-7pm
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Turkey Dinner - 8,500-c IVI
Prime Rib Dinner (8 oz) - 13,000-c IVI
Showing Football games in multiple Flat Screens with Theatre Quality Audio
Ladies Night from 9-11pm - FREE OPEN BAR (for ladies only)
HOURS:
12pm/Noon
RSVP:8-337-9505
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PLAYA HERMOSA
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facebook.com/pages/Robertos/432844610143216
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SOUTHERN ZONE:
OJOCHAL
CITRUS
facebook.com/ojochal.citrus
PRICE:
$29+ IV (taxes)
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WHERE TO FIND
VARIOUS THANKSGIVING MEATS
TURKEYS•PAVO • HAMS•JAMONS • ROAST BEEF
in Costa Rica
BEST PRICE & YEAR AROUND
Belca Food Services
They carry Turkey year round at wholesale prices but ONLY in 11 kg & 13 kg (& they're Costa Rican turkeys so not as plump & juicy & pretty [since they're not as pumped up with crap as the American ones are])
AND they have FREE DELIVERY•EXPRESS on orders of 50,000-c/$100+!!!
LOCATION:
Belen (La Ribera de) - 1km West of Firestone Tire factory.
CONTACT:(BelcaCR.com • facebook.com/BelcaCR • 2-509-2000)
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Precios de Pavos en Costa Rica 2015 Turkeys Prices in Costa Rica
EscazuNews.blogspot.com/2014/11/precios-de-pavos-en-costa-rica-2015.html
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TURKEY • HAM • ROAST BEEF
DON FERNANDSO
Facebook.com/CarnesDonFernando
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OTHER THANKSGIVING RELATED • FLAVORED TREATS
DESSERTS • SWEETS:
Pints - 4,800 colones. 6oz single servings - 1,800 colones
To ensure your Thanksgiving Ice Cream, order by:
- Wed. Nov. 12th for pick up at the Tamarindo Feria Nov 15th
- Wed. Nov. 19th for pick up at the Tamarindo Feria Nov. 22nd
- Pick up at Bolas Locas Mini Golf with 3 days notice
TAMARINDO
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HEALTHY THANKSGIVING:
SUPERMARKET TURKEY - VS - WILD TURKEY
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YOUR PET and THANKSGIVING
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"HOW DO I DONATE TO YOU VICKI??"
You can do it via PAYPAL (you do NOT need to have a PayPal account. Just give your credit card information and send it to me at
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or send me an Amazon.com Gift Card!!!
ANY amount is appreciated since this is my ONLY source of "income" and VERY FEW people give back/donate!!!
Go to the top LEFT column of the blog for details.
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BLACK FRIDAY
has come to Costa Rica BIG TIME!!
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