Gluten intolerance and gluten allergies are being increasingly recognized worldwide as a serious condition. The good news is, a lot of Brazilian cuisine is gluten-free, including some items you might not expect! When you visit your local Texas de Brazil, you can be sure that you’ll have a good time. While some of our menu […]
Curiosity about a food culture outside of your own is a good thing. When it comes to something like Brazilian food culture, though, you often run into a particular barrier: a lot of resources are in Portuguese! It’s one thing to be interested in a culture, but quite another to learn a whole language to […]
When you think of sauces in Brazil, your first thought is probably a green sauce like chimichurri. We do love our green sauce, but there’s a lot more on the menu than just the herbaceous blend. In fact, another classic that you can find just about everywhere is the Brazilian vinaigrette. Known in Brazilian Portuguese […]
Healthy curiosity is a wonderful thing, and when you’re experiencing a new food culture for the first time, asking questions is how you learn. One question we see a lot relating to Brazilian food is why it seems like there’s always an orange slice or two somewhere in the meal. Sometimes they seem like they’re […]
Have you ever had a grilled cheese? No, not the sandwich, though those are obviously delicious. We’re talking about a slab of cheese, slapped on a grill, seared to a gooey perfection, and served. If you haven’t, you’re missing out, and if you have, it’s no wonder you’re here to learn more. Espetinhos de Queijo […]
When you visit a Brazilian restaurant for the first time, a lot of what’s on the menu is probably going to be at least somewhat familiar. Sure, you might not know exactly what picanha is, but you know beef is beef. The salad area is full of favorites from potato salad and ciabatta bread to […]
In any culture around the world where there are both bread and cheese, it’s inevitable that someone will combine them into the incredible culinary delight that is cheese bread. Brazil is no different, and our Brazilian cheesy bread (known in Brazilian Portuguese as pao de queijo) is an absolute treat. What makes the Brazilian twist […]
When you hear about Brazilian cuts of meat, the picanha is the star of the show. It’s one of the most unique cuts of meat we have in Brazil, one not generally cut and served by butchers around the world, so it’s something truly special and unique to our culture. Other cuts of meat tend […]
Farofa is one of the most popular foods in Brazil, and with good reason. It’s delicious, it’s simple to make, it’s an excellent topping for a huge variety of meals, and it enhances any dish you put it on. We’ve even written about it before, so if you want a rundown on the culture and […]
As an American, when you think about rock salt, what comes to mind? If you’re from the north, it’s probably something you’re used to seeing scattered on sidewalks and roads, to keep ice from forming as a hazard. If you’re from less wintery climes, you’re probably going to think of the coarse salt you use […]
Visiting other cultures can be an eye-opening experience, but the friction of getting cultural norms wrong can be stressful and disruptive. Certainly, many people on both sides of the coin are going to extend grace and explanations to their counterparts, but not everyone is as happy a participant in cultural exchange. Moreover, there are often […]
Different cuts of beef have different characteristics. That much is obvious. What’s less obvious is what those characteristics are, how they affect the flavor and texture of the meat, and how they respond to different methods of cooking. The Brazilian favorite cut, picanha, is prized throughout Brazil and is growing in popularity in the United […]
