Brazilian cuisine – Pato no tucupi

This is a delicious Brazilian recipe for Duck in Tucupi. This dish is very traditional and comes from the north part of Brazil and derives from the natives in the region. Tucupi is a broth that comes from the cassava or manioc after it has been fermented and processed. The combination of the tucupi broth…

Brazilian Carnival 2017

Carnival week is one of the most awaited events in Rio, but the parties in Rio start weeks before the Brazil Carnival Week itself. Brazil Carnival week happens before Lent, and is considered as the last all-out celebration before everyone enters into a state of penitence. The locals and tourists of Rio all participate in…

Brazilian cuisine – Moqueca

Moqueca is a Brazilian recipe based on salt water fish stew, tomatoes, onions, garlic and coriander. Ingredients For the Fish   1 1/2 pounds Mahi Mahi, cut into large chunks 8 ounces shrimp, peeled and de-viened 1 lime, juiced 4 cloves garlic, minced 1 inch ginger, minced 1 tablespoon palm oil, melted For the stew:…

Amazonas – Attractions

Amazonas, largest estado (state) of Brazil, situated in the northwestern part of the country. It is bounded to the northwest by Colombia, to the north by Venezuela and the Brazilian state of Roraima, to the east and southeast by the Brazilian states of Pará and Mato Grosso, to the south by the Brazilian state of…