Tag Archives: Brazil
Brazilian Cooking Series: Shrimp Posted by Rachel on Jan 12, 2010
Seafood is very popular in Brazil, so today we’re going to look at a few fun recipes for shrimp. 1. Camarão no abacaxi – Shrimp-stuffed pineapple 2. Camarão à Paulista – São Paulo-style shrimp 3. Camarão escondido – Hidden shrimp 4. Risoto de camarão – Shrimp risotto 5. Camarão à Brasileira – Brazilian-style shrimp (directions…
Bovespa Ends 2009 with Highest Global Gains Posted by Rachel on Dec 31, 2009
Estadão announced today that Bovespa, the Brazilian stock market located in São Paulo, closed the year with the highest gains of any stock market in the world. It closed at a high of 120.9 percent, compared to 118 percent in Indonesia, 25.4 percent in the United States, and 6.7 percent in Japan. This percentage is…
In the News: Goldman Case Posted by Rachel on Dec 23, 2009
This week, it was hard to avoid the biggest news story coming out of Brazil: the fate of the Goldman case. Sean Goldman, born in the US, was abducted by his Brazilian mother in 2004 when he was four. She brought him to Rio de Janeiro, remarried, and died during childbirth last year. Sean’s father…
NPR Coverage of Brazil Posted by Rachel on Dec 18, 2009
NPR has had quite a few stories about Brazil lately, and they are always excellent and interesting. Check out the latest news features and be sure to listen to them, too! In One Brazilian Farm Town, Reviving the Forest Brazil Pins Hopes on Massive, Untapped Oil Fields In Brazil’s Slums, Police Try a Softer Touch…
Innovation in Uberaba Posted by Rachel on Dec 15, 2009
An interior designer in Uberaba, Minas Gerais decided to start his own personal project one day when he needed a costume for a costume party. He gathered together recycled materials and created a character from the Fantastic Four. Since it was such a success, he started making even more costumes. He uses all sorts of…
Flamengo Wins Brazilian Championship Posted by Rachel on Dec 7, 2009
On Sunday, Rio de Janeiro’s ever popular Flamengo took the Brazilian Championship (known as the Brasileirão, or the Campeonato Brasileiro), making it a six-time champion (though one of those wins is disputed, even by flamenguistas themselves. Flamengo beat Grêmio 2 to 1 at Maracanã Stadium. Watch highlights from the game below! Bonus points: how do…
Caminho das Indias Wins International Emmy Posted by Rachel on Nov 25, 2009
On Monday, Globo Brazil’s Caminho das Indias novela won the Best Soap Opera award at the International Emmy Awards in New York. The show, which was one of the most popular TV programs in Brazil during its run, beat out its competition from France and the Philippines. The show’s creator, Maria Perez, says the show…