CLICK HERE TO WATCH THE VIDEO “Paçoca de banana da terra” is a typical dish of the Rondônia cuisine (a State in the North region of Brazil), but it is also found in other regions. Delicious in its simplicity, can be served for breakfast, lunch…
CLICK HERE TO WATCH THE VIDEO “Paçoca de carne seca” is a popular dish that can be found almost everywhere in Brazil. Manioc was the basis of the local diet, and this dish is a culinary legacy of the indigenous traditions,. Nowadays this dish is…
CLICK HERE TO WATCH THE VIDEO Paçoquinha is a traditional Brazilian sweet, prepared in the olden days by crushing the ingredients in a mortar, the exact processes used by the indigenous. In fact, the word paçoca comes from the tupi (indigenous) word pa’soka, which means…
CLICK HERE TO WATCH THE VIDEO The “pamonha” is a very healthy recipe made with grated sweet corn wrapped in corn husk – a heritage of the Brazilian native people, evolved with the Portuguese and African contribution. The word “pamonha” derives from the “Tupi” dialect…
CLICK HERE TO WATCH THE VIDEO When the Portuguese arrived in Brazil the Native Brazilian’s diet was based on manioc, a very nutritious and versatile native roof tuber. Manioc may be eaten boiled, fried, may be ground into flour or starch, and is also…
CLICK HERE TO WATCH THE VIDEO Eggplant pâté is a “tropical” version of “Baba Ganoush”, a traditional Arab dish, introduced in Brazil in the late 19th century. “Baba Ganoush” is a side dish for meat, for quibe and for tabule, and can be served as…
The North American thanksgiving turkey recipe is the main dish of the Brazilian Christmas dinner, a real pleasure for the eyes and palate. It is decorated with fresh or canned fruit, it is brought to the table and then cut in front of the diners.…
CLICK HERE TO WATCH THE VIDEO The Chicabon, an ice cream produced by Kibon, is a tasty childhood food that left an indelible mark on almost all Brazilians. It is made with milk and chocolate, and there’s nobody who doesn’t love it!Kibon was the 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