I don’t know anyone who doesn’t like chocolate. Do you? In my family we are quite taken by Swiss chocolate. My mother’s father was Swiss born in Zurich, he migrated to Brazil in the late…
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Feijoada is without a doubt the undisputed Brazilian national dish. It is a recipe of thick black bean stew served with rice and a variety of pork meats. It was invented by the slaves…
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Last week I received a big basket containing Brazilian limes. They are in season throughout the year. They are a great way to add freshness and texture to your cooking, as well as being a…
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Donald Russell, Scottish butcher, has kindly sent me their grass fed and hand cut valentine lamb loin steaks. Heart shaped, they make an ideal center piece for a romantic meal at anytime or occasion. Lamb…
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Today Hot & Chilli is 2 years old and to celebrate I made a desert using one of Brazil most important commodities, coffee and one of my favourite food, ice cream. Coffee has great commercial…
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