• Brazilian Shrimp Stew (Moqueca de Camarão)

    Growing up in the northeast of Brazil, seafood was frequently part of our daily meal. And every summer vacation we spend at our family beach house in the very renowned beach town of Porto de Galinhas.  I was around 10 when Ze, a local fisherman, took my brother and I to catch some shrimp for our cook Lindalva  to make us dinner.  Noboby cooks a better seafood recipe than people who were born and raised in this beach town, everything is absolutely delicious! When I moved to the States in my teens, Lindalva gave me a recipe book with my favorite recipes from my childhood. That book still fills me with wonderful memories…

  • Back From Vacation

    We’re finally back from a well deserved quick vacation to visit our family down in Brazil. It’s was nice to see the family and enjoy some warm weather, delicious food, and marvel at my parents amazing art and antique collection. Here is a sneak peak from our vacation. I hope you all had a great week and please bear with me during the next week as I move this blog to a new host. My parents weekend home in the countryside of Pernambuco. Lunch at my parents home. I love being surrounded by their antiques. Nothing is better than a strong Brazilian coffee. Our daily morning view from the pool.…