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!!
Arielle, that sounds AMAZING! Thanks for sharing those awesome memories. I would like to take a trip later this Fall to Brazil for cookbook research. Hopefully I get to go and can share my experiences here in the newsletter with you all 💗✨.
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!
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
Arielle, that sounds AMAZING! Thanks for sharing those awesome memories. I would like to take a trip later this Fall to Brazil for cookbook research. Hopefully I get to go and can share my experiences here in the newsletter with you all 💗✨.
Feijoadaaaaa!
Nico, it was my favorite part! Such good beans 🤤.
This food all looks amazing! Hope you went for a long run or a long nap afterwards!! ;-)
Rajesh, I was definitely super full! Took a good hour long walk with my dog right after 😅!
Congratulations on your fellowship! ❤️👏👏
Thanks Nicola! 💗✨☺️
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!