Batida is the generic name for drinks that blend various ingredients, mainly fruits, with sweetened condensed milk and pinga, a strong Brazilian liquor distilled from sugarcane.Peanut Batida is a famous drink in Brazil. It can be made in advance and keeps well in the fridge.…
Batida is the generic name for drinks that blend various ingredients, mainly fruits, with sweetened condensed milk and pinga, a strong Brazilian liquor distilled from sugarcane. Coconut Batida is a famous drink in Brazil. It can be made in advance and keeps well in the…
Batida is the generic name for drinks that blend various ingredients, mainly fruits, with sweetened condensed milk and “pinga”, a strong Brazilian liquor distilled from sugarcane.Batida de morango blend strawberry and “pinga”, but there is an interesting variant of this batida prepared with a glass…
“Beijinho” (“little kiss”) is a coconut sweet made with sweetened condensed milk and shaped as a small ball. It is one of the famous “docinhos de Leite Moça” that made their first appearance in the middle of the 20Th Century. They soon became popular and…
CLICK HERE TO WATCH THE VIDEO “Bolo pega marido” is a cake with a pudding-like consistency. It’s a variation of “Pudim de leite Moça” (Milk Pudding), a traditional brazilian recipe, enriched with coconut milk and flour. It is a delicate cake with personality, very quick…
Who does’nt love chocolate? Chocolate is more than just another ingredient, it is the protagonist, the basis for pleasure. There are a lot of recipes and there are so many matching options for chocolate; chocolate and coconut though, is certainly one of the best. IngredientsFor…
“Brejeirice” comes from the word “brejeiro” that means playfull, mischievous, and it’s a soft coconut cookie, a great tea time snack and any time snack. It’s easy and quick to make, and will keep well in a sealed container. Ingredients• 250 g butter• 3 egg…
The “brigadeiro” (Brigadier) reigns supreme among the “docinhos de leite Moça” (sweetened condensed milk sweetmeats), and it is a must at birthday parties in Brazil.It is said that “brigadeiros” were invented in 1946 to enhance the election campaign of Brigadeiro Eduardo Gomes and, at first,…
“Sabor Brasil” is now a book with hundreds of traditional recipes interspersed with tales and stories in a fascinating journey through knowledge and taste.
Besides illustrating ingredients and culinary procedures, it tells the story of recipe origins, often linked to a specific geographical area and the influence of cultures that come from afar. It tells how food is perceived by the Brazilian people and describes both the places where it is eaten and the rituals that accompany it.
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This is a practical handbook created to familiarize yourselves with the Brazilian language and the melting-pot culture of Latin America’s largest country.
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I’m an architect. I was born in Brazil and my father was Italian.
“Eating well” is a heritage of Humanity. With this site I wish to share my passion for cooking. For every recipe, I’ve tried to use simple and traditional ingredients and not complicated working procedures. All recipes have been “tested and approved” by my Italian friends.
Fernanda Bocconi