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Is Sweet Bread Portuguese??

So here’s my answer in regards to it all…First, every nationality has their version of sweetbread… all made with different measurements of almost the same ingredients: flour, yeast, sugar, butter, eggs, milk!  Some families like them fluffy and soft, almost cake-like. Others like a more dense texture, and still others add lemon zest, or vanilla extract or even

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An easy, meatless meal

I don’t know about you, but In my home growing up every Friday was “fish Friday”, and not just during the season of Lent! Lately I have been getting messages asking me to share more meatless recipes… so this past Friday I shared my family recipe of fresh fish poached in a tomato and onion sauce.

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Malasadas!!

Growing up my mom would make malassadas just for very special occasions. One of those days was the Tuesday before Ash Wednesday, or the start of Lent. I was looking at my calendar today and just realized that a week from today is Fat Tuesday or also known as Malassadas Day!!!  During Lent, growing up

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2022 Travel Updated

     As you all know, I love traveling to the island of Sao Miguel, Azores as often as I possibly can. Besides visiting friends and family when I’m there, I also love discovering the perfect spots not only for relaxing, but also for recharging. Of course in between I can’t forget all the restaurants

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