Change Your Health Through Virtual Cooking Classes
August 10, 2022
One month after the pandemic hit, I got an email that said: “We are two Brazilians who live in Seattle. We have your cookbooks, but
My Summer Season A to Z
August 5, 2022
We are in the heart of the summer!! How to enjoy the remaining days of this beautiful season? A round-up from My Summer Season A
Travel Guide to Buzios Rio de Janeiro
August 1, 2022
Maybe because I was born in Rio, I always took Búzios for granted. While Búzios is simply one of Brazil’s best beach resorts and a
How To Make a Terrarium
July 20, 2022
Ready to learn How to Make a Terrarium? What is the first word associated with a Terrarium? AQUARIUM. Precisely. A terrarium is an “aquarium” made
A Taste of Hudson, New York
July 18, 2022
Hudson is a charming little town rooted in rich history. To have A Taste of Hudson, New York is only 120 miles north of New
Ferris Ice Cream in Connecticut
July 7, 2022
Okay, I admit it. I’m always looking for new food trends. Novelty. Never seen. Launching. Debuting. But here is a little secret: sometimes, all I
Julia Child Created This Profession
June 1, 2022
What defines a chef? Julia Child wasn’t a French Chef, yet Julia Child Created this Profession of a TV Chef. Growing up in Brazil during
Portuguese Sweets: Inside the Convents
March 9, 2022
Portuguese Sweets: Inside the Convents is an article for those who love all things Portuguese. Growing up in Brazil, I was destined to love them
Nespera Sweet Brazilian Fruit
March 1, 2022
Passion fruit, coconut, pineapple, papaya, and mango are some of the first fruits associated with Brazil. But one of my favorite fruits from home is Nespera,
Dona Nena Chocolates From the Amazon
February 21, 2022
To arrive at Ilha do Combú, I paid $7 Reais (about US$1,20), cruised down the river on a small ferry venturing through the muddy brown
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