Mint julep is pretty much a mint-sugar bourbon concoction often presented today as the classic julep. Back in the 1700s and 1800s, juleps were...
Food & Cooking
Of all things Brazilian, you’ve probably heard of caipirinha, our heraldic emblem and one of Brazil’s greatest contributions to the food and wine world....
Do you miss going out to eat? I miss the excitement, the tastes, the aromas, the foods, the service, the allure and the people....
Growing up in Brazil, I was destined to love Portuguese sweets. Ever since I can remember, I have been hooked to the blissfully rich...
Carrot Cake is not the kind of dessert found in restaurants in Brazil, but it can be found in most home kitchens all over...
Few recipes can be as simple as this quick version of pickled cucumber. This is really a cucumber salad with an Asian-flair and I...
My infatuation with this quintessential American treat started when I was a teenager during an exchange student program in San Diego, CA. I started...
Red onions make a strong case for having a jar of quick pickles in the fridge at all times. Tart, crunchy and fresh, they...