When In Rio, Cook Like A Carioca.

We’ve shopped at the farmer’s market, so now it’s time to cook.  Let’s take a look at my beloved fish, meu namorado. Oh, he’s quite a catch.  Scaled, gutted and cleaned.  Let’s take a look at the shrimp. Lovely.  I cut the namorado into thick steaks, saving head and tail for a stock.  I remove … Continue reading When In Rio, Cook Like A Carioca.

Market Day In Rio

Tuesday morning which means we’re off to the farmers’ market in Praça General Osorio, Ipanema.  I love going to markets whenever I travel, markets in Dublin, Madrid, Stockholm, Thessaloniki and of course, Rio de Janeiro.  I’m planning on cooking with local fish and have my sights set on Namorado.  Namorado in its dictionary form means boyfriend … Continue reading Market Day In Rio