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What Is The Language In Brazil

Published on 2012-01-19 13:53:26

Thinking of visiting Brazil for the carnival or for business? Don't go thinking Brazilians speak Spanish like the rest of South America! Portuguese will be the only language you'll hear in Rio. > read more

Chocolate balls (Brigadeiro) – Recipe

Published on 2011-08-09 18:18:20

This recipe is very traditional in Brazil, nearly every party has a plate of these delicious chocolates and its not just the kids that love them > read more

Meatloaf (Bolo de Carne) – Recipe

Published on 2011-07-28 08:36:02

The Meatloaf is one of the most popular recipes from the daily kitchen, usually passed from mother to daughter. It is an ideal solution for the daily menu. > read more

Breast friend ( Amigo do Peito ) – Recipe

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Breast friend is a delicious meat dish that will please any appetite. This recipe is best made using a pressure cooker. Continue reading: Breast friend ( Amigo do Peito ) – Recipe > read more

Spring Salad ( Salada primavera ) – Recipe

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This is a nice salad that is traditionally eaten in the spring time. It is ideal as a light meal or works just as well as a starter. Serves about 4 peopleContinue reading: Spring Salad ( Salada primavera ) – Recipe > read more

Chococream (Chococreme )

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This is a delicious creamy dessert, especially for chocolate lovers. INGREDIENTS 2 – cans of condensed milk 1 – tablespoon of butter 4 – tablespoons of chocolate powder 1 – can of cream with whey 1 – glass of coconut mil > read more

Avare Lake, Represa de Jurumirim

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One of the main attractions that brings lots of visitors to Avare is the Lake, Represa de Jurumirim. The waters are held by a hydroelectric damn which provides energy to the surrounding cities. The reservoir measures about one hundred kilometers in l > read more

2010 Carnival in Brazil

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Last weekend was Carnival in Brazil and like always, it was an amazing event with everybody celebrating. Madonna and Paris Hilton made a visit to Rio de Janeiro this year to watch the parade. Now watch the best moments from the 2010 carnival in Rio. > read more

Awesome ride in a speedboat: Video

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My Brazil trek continues in Avare and today I am at the enormous lake (repressa) taking a ride in a speedboat with some friends. Watch the video of my day below, Enjoy. Share this on del.icio.us Digg this! Email this to a friend? Share this on Mixx P > read more

Malagueta a place to relax and refill your energy

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Malagueta is a piece of nature inside the city of Avare. The friendly and hospitality service brings visitors from all over the world. There are several parts to Malagueta, the shop, bed and breakfast apartment and the lovely garden areas. The shop s > read more

Cruising on the City of Avare: Video

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One of the popular water activities available in Avare is a relaxing cruise on the lake. There are several companies offering boat trips and of course I had to try one out. The boat I decided to take a ride on is called the “Cidade de AvareR > read more

Visiting the Hotel Lalaguna

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The hotel Lalaguna is situated 17km from Avaré and it offers comfort, charm and relaxation in nature. It is an ideal retreat for those seeking very high standard of services at any time of year. For those who wish to stay at Lalaguna there is the op > read more

The People of Brazil

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Brazil’s inhabitants are descendants of a mixture of people from different countries and cultures. Portuguese colonizers mixed with the native Indians and African slaves to create the modern day coffee colored Brazilian that we are all familiar > read more

Burning the garlic food festival

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The history of this festival dates back to the days when cowboys traveled long distances to sell their cattle. The journeys used to last anywhere from three to six months and it was necessary for the cowboys to carry non-perishable foods, so the meat > read more

Brief History of Brazil

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Brazil is still a relatively new country, it was discovered in 1500 by Portuguese sailor and navigator Pedro Alvares Cabral and since then, various export cycles have dominated Brazil’s economic development. The first of these cycles was based > read more

National Geographic visits Brazil: Video

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The National Geographic channel’s team visited Brazil and has posted this video on the Net showing some of the most beautiful places in the South American country. The show and talk about the culture in Sao paulo, Rio de Janeiro, the Pantanal a > read more

Light Stuffed Zucchini (Abobrinha Recheada Light) – Recipe

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Discover how to transform zucchini into a light delicious meal. This Brazilian recipe can be served as a starter, or used to compliment a main meal or perfect for a light weight lunch. > read more

Brazilian Rice (tipico arroz brasileiro) – Recipe

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In Brazil it is very common to eat rice with most dishes, it is very simple to make and accompanies nearly all types of food. So here is the recipe on how to cook rice the Brazilian way. > read more

BBQ Rice (Arroz de Churrasco) – Recipe

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Most weekends its traditional in Brazil to have barbecues and one of the many ideal dishes to accompany this is BBQ rice. > read more

Roast beef with Brazilan Pesto sauce – Recipe

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This is a delicious Brazilian recipe that is ideal for the whole family. It can be served with vegetables, rice or pasta (the choice is yours). > read more

Cream of Onion (Creme de cebola) – Recipe

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This is a delicious soup, full of flavor and is often eaten with a side dish of fresh bread. Perfect as a starter or light meal. Serves approx 4 portions Continue reading: Cream of Onion (Creme de cebola) – Recipe > read more



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