Brazil, Coffee and Tea, Culture and Food History
The Coffee Dilemma
Tuesday morning started out just like any other day. I went into the kitchen first thing, grabbed a coffee…
July 24, 2009
Beverages, Brazil, Fruits and Vegetables, Nutrition and NutrientsA Match Made in Heaven – Avocados and Bananas
This post dates back to 2009 when we were still living in southern Brazil. It is where I learned…
July 21, 2009
Brazil, Culture and Food History, Fruits and Vegetables, Local FoodsFinally Feijoada
One of the best things about traveling or taking part in an ex-pat experience is that you get to…
July 20, 2009
Links to Healthy WeekendLinks to a Healthy Weekend
It is a beautiful Sunday afternoon here; bright blue skies and plenty of sunshine. I’ve had another culturally filled…
July 19, 2009
Brazil, Fruits and VegetablesBig Papaya, Small Papaya – Same Fruit, Different Name
Most of us are pretty familiar with the papaya even if we don’t live in a place where they…
July 16, 2009
Appetizers and Snacks, Nutrition and NutrientsWalnut Pesto: A Recipe for Healthy Bones
I had never used fresh herbs in cooking until I was in college. Doesn’t that seem crazy? We had…
July 15, 2009
Brazil, Culture and Food HistoryCowboys and Cow Ribs
Imagine if you were attending a local festival celebrating your culture. Perhaps it is a bit of a mini-family…
July 13, 2009
Links to Healthy WeekendLinks to a Healthy Weekend
Has this weekend already come to an end? It is Sunday evening around here and pretty hard to believe.…
July 12, 2009
Breakfast, Fruits and Vegetables, Grains Nuts and Seeds, Nutrition and NutrientsZucchini Quiche with Whole Wheat Crust
There was a time when the egg yolk rarely made it into my diet. I hastily followed the crowd…
July 9, 2009
Local Foods, MarketsBecoming an In-Season Eater
I know you’ve read the advice as much as I have; in a book, a magazine article. I’ve even…
July 7, 2009
