For the record: Brazilians' favorite soda is made from Guarana berries. Guarana, as you probably know, is a natural source of caffeine and energy, and its sweet taste may be addictive. There is no equal to this truly life-giving water in a can anywhere else in the world. Fans of delicate desserts should definitely try "Requeijo" - a dense salty cream, which is usually spread on toasted bread or cracker. Sometimes jam is added to the dessert, which gives the snack an original, unforgettable taste. "Brigadeiro" is a traditional dessert that has been prepared in Brazil since 1940. It includes condensed milk, ground chocolate (not cocoa but chocolate), and butter. People all over Brazil eat fresh fruit for dessert: guavas, pineapples, mangoes, and cherries.
"De Queijo", or cheese bread, is very soft bun the size of a golf ball. It owes its pleasant, viscous texture to cassava starch. The Brazilian bread is famous for its amazing cheesy taste, being one of the favorite snacks of the locals. The recipe of "Tareco" tough cookies is quite simple: only chicken eggs, sugar, and wheat flour are needed. These cookies without frills remind Brazilians of their childhood - many grannies cooked and still cook Tareco for their grandchildren. Sometimes a special Brazilian oil made from whipped cream is added to the dough. Delicious Brazilian Misto is a seemingly ordinary grilled sandwich including ham, Gruyere cheese, and Dijon mustard.
For holidays, people prepare Bacalhau, which is nothing but dried, salted cod. The fish is soaked in salt all night, then seasoned, rolled into balls, and fried until crisp. For Christmas, the main dish is often a turkey garnished with colorful rice and the Brazil nut. And it's hard to imagine a Christmas dinner in Brazil without Rabanada - a kind of French toast based on milk and eggs with cinnamon and sugar. Wine, beer, and whiskey serve as festive drinks.
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