Category: Gastronomy
-
Is This Carbohydrate Ultra-Processed? Here’s a Test Even a Child Can Do
For the first time, the US government is encouraging people to avoid “highly processed” foods, which it says are driving diet-related diseases. But this recommendation puts many Americans in a tough spot. Studies show that many people want to reduce the amount of ultra-processed foods in their diets, but have trouble figuring out which foods…
-
São Paulo (Brazil) Chosen by International Ranking as the Best City for Nightlife
São Paulo is enjoying a moment of international acclaim, having been named the world’s best city for nightlife according to the World’s Best Cities 2026 ranking, released in November last year. According to Bloomberg, the capital has become a reference point by transforming previously abandoned spaces, such as banks and underground galleries, into bars, clubs,…
-
Is This Carbohydrate Ultra-Processed? Here’s a Test Even a Child Can Do
For the first time, the US government is encouraging people to avoid “highly processed” foods, which it says are the main culprits behind diet-related diseases. But this recommendation puts many Americans in a tricky spot. Studies show that many people want to cut back on ultra-processed foods in their diets, but have trouble identifying which…
-
São Paulo Named Best City for Nightlife by International Ranking
—
by
São Paulo is experiencing an international spotlight after being named the world’s best city for nightlife, according to the World’s Best Cities 2026 ranking, released in November last year. According to Bloomberg, the capital has become a reference point by transforming previously abandoned spaces, such as banks and underground galleries, into bars, clubs, and restaurants…
-
Amazonian Tacacá Soup Now Recognized as Brazil’s Cultural Heritage
Served steaming hot in a cuia at the end of the afternoon, tacacá soup is a must-try dish in Brazil’s Amazonian cities. Made with manioc, dried shrimp, and jambu – the plant that causes tingling –, the dish has indigenous origins and is prepared by tacacazeiras, or tacacá producers. Now, the craft of these cooks,…
-
The Amazonian tacacá soup is now Brazil’s cultural heritage
Served piping hot in a gourd, tacacá soup – made with manioc, dried shrimp, and jambu – has been recognized as Brazil’s cultural heritage by IPHAN.
-
What Type of Dairy Is Good for the Body? Science Is Updating the Answer
When new dietary guidelines are released later this month, the Trump administration is expected to overturn long-standing advice on whole milk and its full-fat friends in the dairy aisle. For decades, the American public has been advised to opt for fat-free or low-fat dairy options, mainly due to concerns about limiting saturated fat intake in…
-
PEAK SEASON with Paulo Maximiano Junqueira: legal support in agribusiness
—
by
My guest today is Paulo Maximiano Junqueira Neto, 61 years old, from Ribeirão Preto, in the interior of São Paulo. Son of Manoel Maximiano Junqueira, lawyer and agribusinessman, and Maria Lilia Silva da Cruz Junqueira, teacher. He grew up in a large family, with siblings who pursued careers in law, engineering, and agronomy. Paulo is…
-
German Tradition on Brazilian Soil
A celebration that brings a piece of German tradition to the heart of Brazil. Join us to explore the origins, the contagious joy, and all the reasons that make Oktoberfest an unmissable experience. Blumenau’s Oktoberfest has its roots in the rich German heritage that settled in Santa Catarina. The festival began in 1984 to preserve…
-
Ilhéus: Where the Sea, Cocoa, and Poetry Meet
Ilhéus, known as the “Little Princess of Southern Bahia”, is at the heart of Brazil’s Cocoa Coast. This enchanting destination offers paradisiacal beaches, vibrant culture, and unforgettable flavors. Birthplace of the renowned Brazilian writer Jorge Amado, Ilhéus captivates visitors with its lush landscapes, rich history, and irresistible artisanal chocolate made from local cocoa. It is…