Category: Gastronomy
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Brazilian Minas Cheese Added to UNESCO List
Minas cheese — a dairy delight from an agricultural region in Brazil that gives it its name — was added to UNESCO’s global list of intangible cultural heritage on Wednesday. The inscription elevates the cheese’s profile internationally and helps protect the traditions involved in its production. The cheese, called Queijo Minas in Portuguese, is made…
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Pizzeria in Rio Among the Best in the World
Rome, New York, and São Paulo? No way! In Rio, you can also enjoy quality pizza! The guide 50 Top Pizza has chosen the best artisanal pizza in the world, and the Rio-based Ferro e Farinha came in 8th place. Dough, sauce, ingredients, and customer service were some of the criteria used in the voting.…
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In the Sergipe hinterland, the Milk Route preserves the tradition and culture of the region
Implanted on the SE-175 highway, in the stretch that goes from the junction with SE-200, in the Jiboia Village, to the junction with SE-414, the Milk Route is an initiative of road infrastructure by the Government of Sergipe with an estimated investment of R$ 90 million. With a length of 46.40 kilometers, its goal is…
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What You Need to Know About the Foodborne Illness Outbreak Involving McDonald’s
A food poisoning outbreak linked to McDonald’s Quarter Pounders has been caused by a common type of E. coli bacteria that can lead to serious illness and death. Particularly vulnerable are young children, the elderly, or people with weakened immune systems. About 50 people, aged between 13 and 88, have fallen ill, and one has…
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Japan Eliminates Visa for Several Countries and Sees Tourism Grow
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in Arts & Culture, Asia, Business, Economy, Entertainment, Gastronomy, Geral, In Focus, Inside, TourismJapan is known for its fascinating blend of ancient tradition and modernity driven by powerful cutting-edge technology. This captivating country stretches across a chain of islands over 1,500 miles (2,400 km) long, encompassing the four main islands: Hokkaido, Honshu, Shikoku, and Kyushu. Each island contributes to stunning landscapes, bustling urban centers, and serene rural areas,…
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Visit Brasil Gallery Highlighted the Amazon in NY
The Parintins Folklore Festival in Amazonas and the cuisine of Pará were highlighted at the “Visit Brasil – Amazon Gallery” event held in New York in September. This initiative, a partnership between Embratur and Sebrae, showcased to Americans the diversity, cultural richness, and ancestral flavors of the Amazon region. The president of Embratur, Marcelo Freixo,…
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Have You Ever Been Apple Picking? This Is The Month For The Most Popular Fruit In The U.S.
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September is apple picking season. The American tradition of visiting farms to harvest the most popular fruit in the United States is a beloved activity for everyone, children and adults alike, even those who are not big fans of the event’s star. After all, who doesn’t enjoy savoring apple cider donuts, paired with a glass…
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Coffee Could Become a Luxury for Many
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Tomas Edelmann, a coffee producer and vice president of the International Coffee Producers Cooperative, told CNN that while his shade-grown coffee production method is more drought-resistant, a longer-than-normal dry season, which he attributes to climate change, has damaged crops this year. “If you don’t have the right weather, you won’t have the right production,” he…
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Curious about veganism? Here’s how to get started
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Adopting a vegan diet not only reduces a person’s impact on the environment but is also associated with a range of health benefits, which is no surprise given that the plant-based food movement is on the rise. “With over 100,000 internet searches per month for ‘vegan recipes’ and ‘vegetarian recipes’, it’s clear there is a…
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Confused by nutrition labels? You are not alone
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Shopping at the supermarket can feel like navigating a maze: so many options in every aisle, food packaging covered in marketing claims, and little guidance on what is actually healthy and what is not. People want to make healthy choices for themselves and their families, but how can they when the information available is so…