LONDON, UK—Think Rio and you may imagine Olympic fervour, the vibrancy of carnival – never Catford. But knock on a certain green door and Londoner Renata Oliveira introduces our senses to the colourful cuisine of her Brazilian homeland. Here she shares recipes and stories of her heritage; it’s an invitation for you to entertain and recreate Brazil at home, South London style.
Take an early morning walk in the streets of Rio or São Paulo and food is what you find – whether it’s the neighbourhood market or the Portuguese influenced bakery. On every street corner there is freshly baked bread to be bought for breakfast, buttered, grilled, and served with fresh orange juice and coffee to builders, maids, and professionals alike. Food here is a social equaliser, and an experience not to be missed.
