Healthy Pão de Queijo

by Colorfulfoodie // January 4, 2015 // Comments off

If you love cheese and bread, this is for you! I’m Brazilian and this is probably the most popular item you will find nationwide, now worldwide! If you know Brazilian Food, you know Cheese Bread aka Pão de Queijo, which... Continue reading →

Brazilian Açaí Bowl

by Colorfulfoodie // October 14, 2014 // Comments off

Because sometimes it’s ok to have a GIANT AÇAÍ BOWL for lunch. FUN fact: In Brazil, we usually eat Açaí with granola and banana, sometimes strawberries! It is also usual to top it off with either honey or condensed milk!... Continue reading →

Arroz com Pequi (Rice and “Pequi”

by Colorfulfoodie // September 11, 2014 // Comments off

The main dish at today’s banquet: “Arroz com Pequi” at my aunt’s house. What is Pequi? This yellow fruit has a strong flavor coming from it’s pulp, characteristic of this central region of Brazil know as “Cerrado” habitat which is... Continue reading →

Pudim de Leite da Vovó (Grandma’s Brazilian Flan)

by Colorfulfoodie // September 11, 2014 // Comments off

I’m having the most amazing time hanging out with my sweet grandmother who is my ultimate inspiration. While not skinnified, she has the simplest recipes and nifty little tricks up her sleeves. Simply amazing. To watch her cook is literally... Continue reading →

Grandma’s Brazilian Carrot Cake

by Colorfulfoodie // September 8, 2014 // Comments off

FOODIE ALERT! Not your typical All American Carrot Cake! I’m one who usually “skinnifies” and “healthifies” all recipes but not this one. This cake is NOT low-fat, NOT sugar-free and NOT FAT-free BUT may easily be skinnified! This is SPECIAL... Continue reading →

Healthified Brazilian Cheese Bread

by Colorfulfoodie // August 20, 2014 // Comments off

If you love cheese and bread, this is for you! I’m Brazilian and this is probably the most popular item you will find nationwide, now worldwide! Brazilian food is amazing, but we use so many carbs and... Continue reading →