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Katavento Pastelaria e Mercearia

Pasteis are the ultimate morish snack from Brazil – hot pockets of deep fried pastry filled with savoury or sweet treats. Simply impossible to resist.

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A tip for BBQ’ing at a friend’s house

Don’t bring those embarrassing sausages to a friends BBQ. With a bit of care and preparation you can take something cheap, practical and really tasty instead. Here’s our tip…

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Brazilians want for less, not more

Clever and beautiful commercial by Havaianas flip-flops.

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Patricia’s Sfihas

The perfect accompaniment for my Kibe recipe.

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Kibe – Rio’s ‘Arab’ street snack

Kibe is a Middle Eastern snack sold in practically every street bar in Rio as well as on the beaches. It’s a simple and wholesome snack and it can come with a variety of delicious fillings.

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Oxtail and Watercress

Delicious Oxtail stew with a watercress garnish. A very traditional Brazilian dish for the masses.

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GoGo Surprise Muffin

I will probably not make as good a cake as the average mum at my children’s school. But I know what kids like and I’m crazy enough to dare it. And so I came up with ‘GoGo Surprise Muffins’ !

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Recipe for a New Year

A Happy New Year to you all. Here are some wise words from one of Brazil’s greatest poets.

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