Yesterday Vivian and Lauren helped to make a delivery package of a variety of cow and goat cheeses, and we also organized 300 eggs to take to the Caribbean beach-town Puerto Viejo, to the restaurant Chile Rojo. Rick also packed up some organic fudge. On the way, we dropped off some samples at Caribbean Dish restaurant outside of Siquirres. It was good to see Andrew, the owner/chef of Chile Rojo on his Wednesday "day-off" and have time to have a really good meeting. We discussed plans to start day trips from Puerto Viejo to FRP, that are promoted by Chile Rojo. Ami made some really nice promotional materials that we shared with Andrew. Thanks Ami. We also met a tour operator, Ivan, who own CostaRicaSnorkeling. Before heading back to the farm, we had a great meeting with Junior, a local guide/driver who wants to work with FRP. When Junior visited FRP, it was "love at 1st sight". Him with FRP and FRP with Junior. Back at the farm, Mike and Sarah learned how to make cheese with Vivian. Efrain, Roger and Miguel were busy improving the fencing for our expanding goat operation, and more work on the horse arena area. So, today we are all back to focusing on the gardens and the new greenhouse.
Off to Puerto Viejo to Sell Cheeses and Eggs and Promote Day trips to Finca Rio Perla (FRP)7/21/2011
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So, we finally will start the blog! This morning we started a transitional process by cutting down on livestock. We sold off 15 cattle and 19 sheep (all the sheep), and 4 horses. This will help us take better care of the remaining 40+ cattle, 16 horses, 13 goats, and 50+ chickens..The horse arena is being finished and the new horse stables are being planned. We will be able to have horse lessons and training. The goat area is being upgraded and made more efficient. We have decided to move more into goats and less into dairy cows and to totally stop growing sheep. We are really excited about our goats and our goat milk, yoghurt, cheese and ice cream. Delicious. Our dairy cow cheeses are incredible too (especially those with vegies and herbs). Waste from the dairy cows is collecting in the new bio-digestor that is "gassing-up". We are also fixing up the pasture-fed egg-laying feeding/housing too. We thank our amigo Dr. Raul Jimenez, a veterinary doctor, who visited us from Miami and gave us expert advice about improving our livestock management. Of course, we need to mention our new greenhouse project. Rick already has lot of seeds sprouted to be planted in the new (BIG) greenhouse. The plastic is being placed on the roof this week and the plant nursery is getting full. Efrain, Roger, Miguel and Esteban were out at 4am getting the livestock ready to be sold. They did a great job getting things organized and done quickly. Vivian was at the Posada Rustica early to take care of the garden and house, and off to the Stablo to make cheese. As the day progresses the skies are clearer and clearer. And the views in one direction are toward the Caribbean and in the other direction you see the smoke coming out of Volcan Turrialba, Wow! Also, Bienvenidos to Sarah, a new volunteer that arrived from San Franciso via Dominical. We are looking forward to Mike's return from San Jose. Lauren and Vivian continue to make great meals with great fresh food. Pura Vida! Paulo . Hola Amigos, Today is a special day for Finca Rio Perla. We are unveiling our new website. Pura Vida. Paulo
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