tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13247962.post2791169389473773319..comments2023-10-04T08:06:37.523-07:00Comments on Travel Journal: Karen's Presentation Topic for Adventure Travel Trade Association Summit in BrazilAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05763404083374578622noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13247962.post-25282493036517086642008-08-25T16:34:00.000-07:002008-08-25T16:34:00.000-07:00One thing I forgot to mention about the food in Br...One thing I forgot to mention about the food in Brazil. I'm not sure what your itinerary, but hopefully it will take you to Rio. It'd be a shame if it didn't. It's possible that all the major beaches in Brazil are like the ones in Rio, which are a movable feast in reverse (the food moves while you sunbathe). Anyway, if you go to Rio, visit Copa, Ipanema or Leblon and you will see (and experience) what has to be the best beach food scene in the world. <BR/><BR/>While you sit there soaking up the sun and people watching, a stream of hawkers selling all sorts of edibles will be making their way up and down the beach. You've got the guy with the cooler full of sandwich fixings who makes custom sandwiches. You've got the guys with the mini-grills who fire up skewers of shrimp or cheese with oregano or calamari all while you wait. You've got the guy lugging around baskets of abacaxi (pineapples) who will slice and dice them open for you for next to nothing. Guys selling cold drinks. Guys selling ice cream. Guys selling grilled corn on the cob. Guys selling ice cold coconuts. If you don't find anything you like, there are kiosks every couple of hundred feet selling all sorts of tasty treats. I don't know how people there stay in such great shape will all those temptations around, but somehow they manage. <BR/><BR/>Bon Appetite!Andrewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03631624989355561427noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13247962.post-6436683753741443962008-08-25T13:37:00.000-07:002008-08-25T13:37:00.000-07:00I can't even begin to comprehend how jealous I am ...I can't even begin to comprehend how jealous I am about your trip. If nothing else than the food and drink in Brazil. You are in for a serious treat. Here are some highlights:<BR/><BR/>(1) Juice Bars. Every one of them puts Jamba to shame. Not only cheaper and fresher, but filled with fruits from the Amazon that you've never heard of. Amazing. I highly recommend drinking as much mamao com leche (papaya milkshake) as you can stomach.<BR/><BR/>(2) Churrascaria. Churrascaria is what all steakhouses want to be when they grow up. It's an experience you can't miss. If you can find one where they mix caiprinhias tableside, all the better.<BR/><BR/>(3) Feijoada. This is the Brazilian national dis. It's a conglomeration of black beans and pork bits served with kale and manioc flour. My rabbi would have a heart attack if he knew I even coveted this stuff let alone consumed it, but it's so damn good, I can't help myself. It was originally a dish eaten by slaves and so traditionally comes with some pork "offcuts". If you're not into snouts and ears, try it at a slightly westernized place first.<BR/><BR/>Have fun! Be safe!Andrewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03631624989355561427noreply@blogger.com