7 Brazilian comfort foods
When a Brazilian lacks energy and is depressed (which happens sometimes, believe me), he/she reaches instinctively for some jewels of comfort cuisine. Here is my […]
Food
Cachaça labels: the funny, the ugly and the frankly x-rated
Brazilians consume 1.4 billion liters of cachaça a year. The national spirit, made of sugar cane, seems to have seduced the American president in his […]
7 Brazilian fruits that could be the next açaí
Açaí, cajú (cashew) and maracujá (passion fruit), native from the Brazilian rainforests, conquered the world and can be found in many upscale markets in the […]
5 faux-pas in the land of laissez-faire
Even in a country prone to informality, such as Brazil, certain attitudes or habits may stir controversy or criticism. Before you cross the line and […]
Botecos, pé-sujos and other bars around the country
Boteco, botequim, bar, pé-sujo or sujinho – the names can vary but the irreverent, relaxed spirit is always there. Continue to read for a great […]
The best caipirinha ever
What makes caipirinha, Brazilian national drink, unique? A mix of lime, sugar, cachaça and ice – you will answer. Not so fast, my friend. The […]
Brazil and food, a love story
Ten dishes for your delight: Once upon a time, landowners used to invent dietary taboos to convince their slaves that they shouldn’t eat certain things. […]
10 Brazilian drinks as cool as caipirinha
Caipirinha – a mix of sugar cane spirit (cachaça), crushed lime, white sugar and ice – is a big hit among foreigners that visit Brazil. […]
10 wonders of Brazilian cuisine
You most certainly heard of, or even tasted, churrasco (barbecue) and feijoada (a complex meal that includes a stew of black beans with pork and […]