Angel’s Hair – Fios de Ovos

This post it’s all about another use for eggs, the fabulous Fios de Ovos  (angel hair – candied egg threads). It is common belief that the medieval nuns in Portugal used vast quantities of egg…

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Brazilian chocolate truffles – Brigadeiro

 Brazilian best loved sweet is usually served at birthday parties, but can also be found at any kind of party including weddings. It was created in the 1940s during the war and named after Brigadier…

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Review – Two Greedy Italians

I was very excited to receive my copy of the Two Greedy Italians* through the post last Wednesday morning in exchange for a review.  The book cover jacket picture truly reveals the strong and long…

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Traditional Brazilian Wedding Favours – Bem Casado

Bem casados  – Brazilian wedding favours Bem casados are said to give the newly weds luck! These wedding favours are discs of sponge cake filled with dulce de leche, sugar coated and individually wrapped. The…

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Salt Cod Brandade

This Provencal recipe was published in Marie Claire April 2011 issue . This is a great recipe for a light lunch or 1st course. You can either buy salt cod steaks as per his recipe…

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