The Bobó de Camarão – one of the great icons of Bahia cuisine – is of African origin. Bobó is probably a version of Itepé (creamy yam with dried prawn), a ritual dish of Candomblé, a religion brought by African slaves.Originally Bobó was a very…
“Bolinho de bacalhau” is a traditional Portuguese recipe deeply rooted in Brazil. It is a very popular appetizer and is also great as a main dish to serve with rice and vegetables.It is good practice to reserve the water in which the salt cod was…
CLICK HERE TO WATCH THE VIDEO Cassava cake is a typical dish of northern and northeastern Brazil, although, it is appreciated and can be found throughout the country. The recipe is simple, basically made from the same ingredients as traditional cakes, only replacing wheat with…
CLICK HERE TO WATCH THE VIDEO “Bom-bocado” literally means good-bite, and it is a sweet pastry of the Portuguese monastic confectionery tradition, that uses a lot of eggs yolks, sugar, almonds and cheese. It is very similar to “queijadinha”.In Brazil, however, coconut flour is used…
CLICK HERE TO WATCH THE VIDEO Brigadeirão (Chocolate Milk Pudding)“Brigadeirão” does not mean a big “brigadeiro”, it is just the name for the chocolate version of the “Pudim de Leite Moça”, thought on purpose for those, who are chocolate greedy! Ingredients• 300 ml sweetened condensed…
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,…
CLICK HERE TO WATCH THE VIDEO The “brigadeiro de caipirinha” is a new version of “brigadeiro” (Chocolate balls) flavoured of “caipirinha”: a really traditional taste of Brazil.Almost all of the “cachaça” alcohol evaporates during cooking, but gives the mixture its fragrant smell and distinctive taste,…
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…
“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