From Brazil To You: Tapioca Crepes with Chocolate Fudge Sauce (Tapioca com Brigadeiro Mole)
I grew up eating tapioca. It is one of the most comforting foods in the world for me… so comforting in fact, that after spending...
Vanilla Bean Churros filled with Chocolate Sauce and a Good Cup of Coffee…That’s all that I need!!!
I love churros! Although originally from Spain, they are a very popular treat in much of South America, including in Brazil. The difference is that...
Berry Caipilé Drink (Caipilé de Frutas Vermelhas) to celebrate Carnival and Mardi Gras…
Carnival will be starting soon in Brazil… In fact, it will be celebrated officially from the 9th to the 12th of February this year, although...
A New Year’s Champagne Cocktail and 25 Dishes from Different Blogs…
New Year… Yes, it’s about to arrive!!! In Brazil, preparation for this celebration starts on the morning of December 31, and only ends with the...
Christmas Fried Polenta (Polenta Frita): The Star of the Party!
As I have stated many times before, I love corn as well as most dishes made from it, both savory and sweet. Since I have...
Sparkling Cranberry-Passion Fruit Cocktail: A beverage of thankfulness despite circumstances…
Today is not a celebratory day for me, but despite all of the circumstances I took the time to make a nice, refreshing beverage — maybe to...
Fettuccini Aglio e Olio with a Twist (Macarrão ao Alho e Óleo Diferente): A real party for your fall plate…
Spaghetti Aglio Olio is more than a simple, fast-to-prepare, and budget-friendly dish. It’s one of the most popular pasta recipes in all of Italy — and...
Okra Tomato Salad à la Chef Yara Castro Roberts: A delight to the senses…
I had been hearing a lot about the Brazilian Chef Yara Castro Roberts and her extraordinary cookbook ‘The Brazilian Table,’ but only recently did I have honor of meeting...
Two Hillbilly Dishes (Polenta with Rustic Chicken Stew/ Xerém com Frango Ensopado) and a huge smile on my face…
This month, the traditional Festas Juninas (June Festivals) are celebrated in Brazil. I will explain these festivities in more detail in one of my next posts. Interestingly, even after...
Banana Preserves (Doce de Banana): An instructive culinary experiment.
I spent many years of my life enjoying all types of fruit preserves in Brazil (e.g. cashew, guava, pineapple, green papaya, lemon, orange, etc). One of...