Oats and Almonds Topped With Blueberries (Vegan, Mingau De Aveia Recipe

Oats and Almonds Topped With Blueberries: A Hug in a Bowl There are some dishes that, no matter how sophisticated my culinary journey has become, always bring me back to the comforting embrace of childhood mornings. This humble “mingau de aveia,” or Brazilian oatmeal, is one such treasure. I remember my grandmother, with her sun-weathered … Read more

Olhos de Sogra (Mother-in-law’s Eyes) Recipe

Olhos de Sogra: A Sweet Symphony of Coconut and Prune I still remember the first time I encountered “Olhos de Sogra,” Mother-in-law’s Eyes, not in a bustling Brazilian bakery, but during a quiet afternoon tea at my grandmother’s house, far from her homeland. She had meticulously crafted a platter of these jewel-like confections, each one … Read more