Feijoada is one of the most traditional Brazilian dishes. If you are Hispanic or of Latin descent, you know rice and beans are a staple of our culinary traditions! This version of rice and beans was born in Brazil when slaves wanted a meal to allow them to endure hard work, but also have that […]
Ensopado – Brazilian Shrimp Stew
In my HomeState in Brazil, Bahia, the African slaves brought not only the beautiful sound of the drums and the melancholic banzo rhythm to show how much they were missing Africa, but also the rich, spicy cuisine. History tells that slaves would gather in the senzalas and cook a version of their ancestors dishes with spices […]
Summer Beauty Must Haves At Walmart
Summer is here and I have been looking for new products to change my beauty routine, also new products to help my skin during the hot summer months! A friend of mine said, you are always at the mall, at a dermatologist, that’s why your skin looks so good! I smiled and said, I have […]
Bolo Sonho de Valsa
My mom gave me this recipe two weeks ago, she originally uses this cake to make a recipe with a filling, but since I’m trying to cut some calories, I saved the richness to the icing only. Ingredients: Cake: 4 eggs 7 Tablespoons of Butter 2 cups of confectioners sugar 1 cup of coconut […]
Peanuts and Latin Dishes – An Old Love Affair
Everybody who knows me, knows of my busy Life, being a business owner with two businesses, teacher and mom and recently on a diet, means I’m always looking for healthy ways to give me that extra energy! I have added nuts to my diet twice a day to give me […]
Bobó de Camarão
Before I share this dish which is one of the dishes I grew up eating, I need to explain that when you think about Brazilian Cuisine, you think about Barbecue and Rice and Beans, but Brazilian Cuisine is far more rich than just that! When Brazil was founded, the first State was Bahia, my home […]
