Buffalo Chicken-Sweet Potato Chowder…
I love hearty and cream-based soups with great contrasting flavors. Because of this, our recipe for today is the infamous Buffalo chicken-sweet potato chowder. Of...
Romeo and Juliet en Croute to Celebrate Mother’s Day…
Mother’s Day is almost here! And we will celebrate it with a magnificent recipe: Romeo and Juliet en Croute or Baked Brie with Guava Paste....
Chocolate-Strawberry Slump: The Taste of Happiness…
I am tired yet happy, for two main reasons. First, I had a great time this past Friday teaching a successful Brazilian cooking class at Central...
Brazilian Breakfast and Tapioca Crepes with Cheese
Since so many people have expressed curiosity about Brazilian breakfast customs, instead of answering their questions individually it seemed fitting to write a post about...
Passaporte Brasil at Central Market– Celebrating Brazil, Its Culture, and Food
For those who may not live in Texas or listen to the radio very often, Passaporte Brasil (Passaport Brazil) is the new festival taking place...
Cassava, Its Importance, Derivatives, and Dishes
Cassava? What is that? And why are you dedicating a post to it? No, it is not only because I am a big fan of...
Peanut Butter and Berry Waffles with Nutella Sauce…Mmmm!!!
Ready?! This is SRC-Secret Recipe Club day! As you know, once a month on this day a recipe from a designated member of the SRC...
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Story Time in Portuguese, and Biscoito de Nata
What a Saturday! I feel as if I am running a marathon… I started my morning with exercise, followed by my children’s gymnastics class… As...
Tips for a Moist Cake and a Brazilian-Style Carrot Cake (Bolo de Cenoura)
Carrot cakes, like culture, show differences based upon their place of origin– at least American and Brazilian carrot cakes do! American carrot cakes contain nuts...
Coimbra-Style Bread Pudding (Pudim de Pão à Moda de Coimbra)
I love bread pudding… It’s as comforting as a mother’s love — at least for me!!! My Mom makes the best bread pudding. Since I have...