Avocado cream is a great dessert made from the simplest ingredients. The first time that I had this dessert was in Belo Horizonte in Brazil’s Minas Gerais state. It is mildly sweet in flavor. In addition to being a great finish to a meal, it …
The first time that my wife and I tried a frozen yogurt made with Açai berries was during our honeymoon in a small town north of Rio de Janeiro called Parati. These berries are harvested in the Amazon region and taste great with yogurt, ice …
The first time that I tried vatapá was at a small, hill side cafe in the city of Salvador located in Brazil’s Bahia State. In addition to an amazing view of the Atlantic Ocean, Café du Mar featured a wide array of classic Bahian dishes. …
Brazilian Vinaigrette Relish is an excellent side dish for any type of steak. It provides a healthier alternative to steak sauces or butter. The first time that we tried this dish was at a beach side restaurant called Picanha in Baja Tijuca, Brazil. Picanha is …
The first time that I tried Bolo de Maracujá was at a birthday party in Piracicaba located in the Brasilian state of São Paulo. The Bolo de Maracujá is one of the most common desserts in Brasil. The cake itself is mildly sweet from the …
The first time that I tried acarajé was at the airport in Salvador, Bahia (located on Brazil’s central coast region). 3 ladies wearing traditional Bahian attire (see below) were sitting just outside of the terminal in a make-shift kitchen consisting of a couple of large …