Oi, Gente!! Panettone season is officially upon us, which personally makes ME very excited! Maybe you already know this, but panettone is one of the main holiday treats and gifts in Brazilian households. This Italian sweet bread is so central to our Christmas celebrations that it's basically required on every holiday table. Walk into any Brazilian supermarket in December and you'll see walls of them... traditional, chocolate chip, dulce de leche-filled, brigadeiro-stuffed... And they can get...

Oi, Gente! The weekend before Thanksgiving is here and you know what that means: it’s prep time! If you’re anything like me, this is the weekend for making menu lists, doing all grocery shopping, and getting ahead on anything that can be made now (because future-you deserves to actually enjoy Thanksgiving day 💁🏽♀️🥂). Whether you’re hosting a big dinner or just bringing a dish to share, there’s so much you can prep ahead... sides, desserts, drinks, even appetizers, to make the big day way...

Oi, Gente! Celebrating the holidays abroad can be hard. The foods and traditions are different, and sometimes you just want that one bite that feels like home. But it also has its own kind of magic... new friends, new traditions, AND new flavors to love. And that’s where the beauty lies: bringing a piece of our culture to a new table, sharing it with others, and creating something new together. That’s what FESTAS is all about! Helping you bring Brazilian flair to your holiday celebrations, no...