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Apr 7, 2022Liked by Natalie Love Cruz

I used to live in Brazil. I was 17 and was living with my mum's friend's family in Canavieiras, a tiny city in the North-East. My mum's friend was so happy to cook vegetarian dishes for me; she introduced me to carne de soja long before TVP (texturised vegetable protein) was in the supermarkets! I also lived off farofa, pure de patata and vegan feijoada. The food was just delicious and I miss it every day.

Not to mention the cheap açai bowls that would make the health nuts here in Australia pass out - they were smothered in condensed milk and honey!!

Thanks for the trip down memory lane. <3

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May 14, 2022Liked by Natalie Love Cruz

This food all looks amazing! Hope you went for a long run or a long nap afterwards!! ;-)

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Apr 8, 2022Liked by Natalie Love Cruz

Congratulations on your fellowship! ❤️👏👏

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I found myself shaking my hips while reading of the wonderful food on this trip. This is the food of our ancestors. In West Africa we cook a variety of slow cooked beans without mostly without meat but with crayfish and palm oil known as dende in Brazil, often served with Garri (yucca/cassava) just like the farofa. Such a strong connection that is worth preserving and celebrating!

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