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! I hope you had the most delicious Thanksgiving, full of good food, good company, and a little bit of rest in between all the cooking. And... I wanted to say I’m grateful for you! Every click, every message, every time you make one of my recipes… it means the world. If you cooked something from the blog or FESTAS yesterday, I hope it turned out amazing and don’t forget to leave a review if you loved it. Your reviews help the blog (and help more people find my food!), and I...

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...