Bom dia and welcome to Brazil, the largest country in South America. Much could be said about Brazil, but I will edit myself to a few facts before presenting a personal commentary and the meal I made for this stop.
In contrast to its neighbors who were conquered by the Spaniards, Brazil was a Portuguese colony for several hundred years before declaring itself independent in 1822. Though there was a subsequent large influx of non-Portuguese Europeans, most residents descend from Portuguese settlers and African slaves. Geographically, because of its large size, Brazil shares a border with every country in South America except Ecuador and Chile.
Bacalhau quer alho. Cod fish wants garlic.
And I made some for you. Grab a caiphrina y venha comigo…
I think the day I made this dinner I was channeling my maternal grandmother who was born in La Coruña in the NW part of Spain. I know I was certainly thinking of her. People from that province eat a lot of fish and it’s always accompanied by potatoes (usually boiled). I know. It was on the table a lot when I was as a child.
Don’t cry for us Argentina. We make your food in our kitchens too.
I knew Argentina was going to be a popular stop on this tour. Here’s some delicious dishes from food blogger kitchens around the world. They come from New York, Virginia, Missouri, British Columbia, London, Rome, Lake Garda and South Florida. You’ll be in for some good storytelling, great food and eye candy photos when you visit their blogs. Links provided. Come take a look…
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