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Meet the Portuguese Blog Writer Posted by Rachel on Oct 5, 2008
Today, Portuguese Blog moved over to WordPress, so please be patient as we transfer our archives! In the meantime, let’s take this opportunity to formally introduce the Portuguese Blog writer. Rachel has written Portuguese Blog since February 2008. She is originally from New York but now lives in Rio de Janeiro. She began studying Spanish…
Brazilian Fruit Series: Part V Posted by Transparent Language on Oct 2, 2008
Today, we’re going to take a look at the graviola, also known as soursop and guanabana. The graviola fruit originally came from the Antilles and in Brazil, it’s grown in the Amazon and Northeast. It grows on a tree from four to six meters tall in a humid climate. The fruit itself, which is green…
Baby Anteater Found on Highway Posted by Transparent Language on Oct 1, 2008
This week, authorities rescued a five day-old baby tamanduá (anteater) on a major highway in Goiânia. Anteaters are forest-dwellers that feed on termites and ants. They can grow up to three meters long and can weigh up to forty kilograms. Some types of anteaters are endangered in Brazil due to habitat destruction.
Brazil Travel News Posted by Transparent Language on Sep 23, 2008
If you’re planning a trip to Brazil, here are some news tidbits and some tips to help you. TAM Airlines recently announced two new direct flights from the U.S. to Rio de Janeiro: one from Miami, and one from New York. This is the only direct flight to Rio from JFK or any New York…
Brazilian Cooking Series: Part II Posted by Transparent Language on Sep 22, 2008
Today we’re going to learn about brigadeiro, one of the most delicious Brazilian treats. Brigadeiro is a chocolate truffle that is most commonly made in little balls in tiny cupcake wrappers, but can also be a topping for other desserts or can be made as an entire cake. It is made with condensed milk…
Brazilian Fruit Series: Part IV Posted by Transparent Language on Sep 18, 2008
Today, we’re going to learn about the açaí berry. Grown in the Amazon, northern Brazil, Venezuela, Colombia, Ecuador, and Guyana, this fruit is known for its high energy content and delicious taste as a smoothie. Though its use as a food dates back to pre-Colombian indigenous tribes, this fruit was only popularized on the Brazilian…
Parabéns! Posted by Transparent Language on Sep 17, 2008
Yesterday, one of Brazil’s most famous singers, Caetano Veloso, celebrated a special day: his mom, Dona Canô, turned 101. A mass was held in her honor in her town of Santo Amaro, Bahia, and her eight children, nine grandchildren, and five great-grandchildren helped celebrate. In honor of Dona Canô’s birthday, we’re going to learn the…