By
A.M. Costa Rica news staff
More than 200
chefs of typical Costa Rican food from 64 towns of
the country will present their work at the 8th
edition of the Costa Rican "Gustico" Fair, Friday
to Sunday, from 11 a.m. until 8 p.m., at the National Stadium in San José*.
The Costa Rican term,"Gustico," means eating
something delicious, a clue to what can be found
at the fair.
The fair is organized by the Ministry of
Agriculture and Food and Agriculture Organization
of the United Nations. It is always an opportunity
for many families to promote their products, but
"this year an important factor in the processes of
training and evaluation of the participants was
innovation, so those who visit the Fair they will
find products and very novel undertakings," said
Renato Alvarado, Minister of Agriculture.
The fair is open to the public and there will be
200 stands where artisans will offer their
products. In addition to the typical dishes,
visitors can enjoy folk music, buy crafts and
learn more about tours to rural areas of the
country.
According to the organizers, this edition involves
innovation in meals with new ingredients such as
buffalo meat, edible wrappers made of honey,
gourmet cheeses, goat milk products, gluten-free
products, organic coffee, vegan ice cream, and
handmade chocolates, among others.
The goal of the food fair is to promote the
products of small businesses in rural areas.
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Gustico
Fair courtesy photo
The Costa Rican
term,"Gustico," means eating something delicious,
a clue to what can be found at the fair.
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