7 Must-Eat Brazilian Foods
There’s way more to Brazilian food than rice and beans, churrascarias, and cachaça, so we’ve put together a list of must-try Brazilian foods that will delight your tastebuds, expand your palate, and impress your clients (through your extensive knowledge of authentic Brazilian fare)! From small bites and entreés, to street food and dessert… Brazilian cuisine has something for […]
Acai Diet
Açaí, just like anything in excess, can be bad for your health. Is that stopping me from having it every day? No. I guess that means I’m on an açaí diet. If you are one of the people who still don’t know what this chocolaty blueberry type fruit is, let me explain.
Spotlight: Samba Rock Açaí Cafe
A few weeks ago I went to Santa Cruz (California) for the beautiful wedding of my student Sarah. Carl and I were driving to our hotel when I spotted the familiar green and yellow colors. I basically yelled: “Eita, Brazilian place, I am hungry, stop the car!”
Açaí na Tigela – The Real Thing – with Video
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Açaí is getting very popular in the US today, as it is hailed for its richness in antioxidants. However, it is usually sold only in the form of a liquid juice, often mixed with blueberry juice. While this is delicious, it is very different from how we enjoy it in Brazil. There, we go to barracas (beach hut) and have it served up in an ice-cold puree with bananas, granola, and honey. It is made with a blender, but you don’t drink it–it is eaten with a spoon. Acai na tigela (acai in the bowl) is a must-have when you visit Brazil. Watch how it is made in our video below.
