“Cajuzinho”, is the diminutive of “caju” (cashew), even though it is made of peanuts. 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 they are essential for…
CLICK HERE TO WATCH THE VIDEO “Camafeu de nozes” is one of the famous “docinhos de Leite Moça” (sweetened condensed milk sweetmeats) that made their first appearance in the middle of the 20Th Century. These typical Brazilian sweets are served at all kinds of party.The…
CLICK HERE TO WATCH THE VIDEO There is some controversy over the origin of “canjica” – whether it is an African or a native American preparation – but it has certainly become a traditional Brazilian sweet. It can be served as a dessert or a…
CLICK HERE TO WATCH THE VIDEO The “Cartola Pernambuca” (“cartola” means top hat) is a traditional dessert of the state of Pernambuco. “Cartola” hold the title of “Intangible Cultural Heritage of Pernambuco State” (Law n° 13.751 of April 2009).The “Cartola” is made with banana and…
CLICK HERE TO WATCH THE VIDEO The “cocada” is a rustic sweet made with coconut and sugar. It has arrived in Brazil as a ritual dish – “comida dos orixás” (food of the gods) – of “Candomblé”, religion brought by “Yorubas”, the African ethnic group…
CLICK HERE TO WATCH THE VIDEO The “cocada com ovos” is a creamy version of the traditional “cocada”, a rustic sweet made with grated coconut and sugar. The Sweet Coconut Cream is a very rich and a very tasty recipe. It can be served as…
CLICK HERE TO WATCH THE VIDEO The sweet avocado cream, such as chopped or crushed avocado flesh (with a bit of lime juice and sugar) and avocado smoothie, are peculiarities of Brazilian cuisine, considering that, almost all over the world, avocado is used in salty…
CLICK HERE TO WATCH THE VIDEO “Cuca” is a sweet bread of German origin, typical of Southern Brazil. “Cuca” can be filled with banana, apple, grapes, berries, “goiabada” and “dulce de leche”. The name of the recipe is probably derived from the German “kuchen”, meaning…
“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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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