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 and pinga, a strong Brazilian liquor distilled from sugarcane.Maracujá is an acidic native tropical American fruit with a distinctive taste and aroma. This batida must be prepared just before serving. Ingredients• 2…
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…
CLICK HERE TO WATCH THE VIDEO It is a typical Spanish coffee originated in Valencia, a great idea to keep you warm in the winter. The café bombón – as it is called in Spanish – is always served in a glass cup, so the…
CLICK HERE TO WATCH THE VIDEO “Caipirinha” is the diminuitive of “caipira”, a word which refers to the dwellers of the countryside in southern Brazil. The true origin of this drink is not known, but nowadays “Caipirinha” is certainly famous worldwide and needs no presentation.The…
“Meia de seda” is another famous cocktail drink made by mixing pinga and sweetened condensed milk. It may be prepared in advance and stored at room temperature. It can also be served as an after-dinner liqueur.A bottle of batida makes a great gift for friends…
Pinga com mel is probably inspired by Polish tradition, in which honey also flavours vodka. It is prepared on winter evenings in Southern Brazil. Ingredients• pinga or vodka• honey• raisins, optional Preparation methodAdd a few tablespoons of honey into the pinga bottle. Shake the closed…
“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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“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.
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