Bolinho de bacalhau and Mandioca Frita (salt cod cakes and fried cassava)

Bacalhau is a very used cooking ingredient in Portugal, Galicia and Brazil. Before refrigeration the Portuguese use this method of preservation by drying and salting to preserve the cod nutrients. Salt cod has been produced…

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Quindim – Small Brazilian coconut tarts

  Quindim is a popular desert in Brazil.  It’s a custard like mixture with coconut and vanilla and baked in the oven.  It can be baked in a big pie dish or small ramekins or…

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Wednesday at Friday Food Club

Another fabulous time at yet another pop-up restaurant. However, this time the venue was a proper restaurant, Meza, in London Soho.  The FridayFoodClub, a well known underground restaurant based in Blackheath took over The Modern…

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Coxinha recipe – Brazilian golden chicken snack

  Coxinhas are a very popular snack or appetizers in Brazil.  They are served in majority of bars and cafes to accompany drinks or as a quick snack. Or simply as a savoury treat, food…

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Seriously Fishy

I can’t seem to stop being fascinated by the underground restaurant scene. Another evening and another adventure, this time in the East End of London.  A seriously fishy Hubbub feast at  Alexis (@Lexeat) lovely flat…

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