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How to Make Pudim Abade de Priscos

In this post, we learn How to Make Pudim Abade de Priscos, a wonderful Portuguese flan, first cousin degree to the classic Creme Caramel, very

March 9, 2022

Catupiry Blueberry Tart

I’ve been thinking about how to use catupiry in desserts. This Catupiry Blueberry Tart is the answer! Other than Romeo and Julieta, a

February 27, 2022

Catupiry Brazilian Cream Cheese

You probably never heard of this cream cheese, but the Catupiry Brazilian Cream Cheese reigns. It’s one of the few Brazilian foods. The trademark became

February 26, 2022

Chocolate Cupuaçú Cake

This Chocolate Cupuaçú Cake is not a fast recipe, but well worth the time to make it. If you’re looking for Olympian baking, this is

February 21, 2022

Honey Roasted Nuts

In my last post, I wrote a beautiful story about Honey Bees Making Honey. If you have a good jar of honey, this recipe will

February 18, 2022

Wild Rice Salad with Bok Choy

Summer salads are great, but winter salads can be even better! This Wild Rice Salad with Bok Choy is a “full meal kind of salad”

February 8, 2022

Pudim de Leite

Brazilian Crème Caramel, or Pudim de Leite is a benchmark of Brazilian sweets. Almost every cuisine has its version of flan, but what makes the

February 1, 2022

Beef Tamales

Cooking food inside plant leaves is a practice made in many cuisines. Grapes, banana, and corn leaves (or husks) make for a fascinating cooking technique

January 16, 2022

Brazilian Caipirinha

Of all things Brazilian, you’ve probably heard of the Brazilian Caipirinha, our heraldic emblem and one of Brazil’s greatest contributions to the food and wine

January 7, 2022