There are many ways to satisfy your hunger down here. Of course, some ways are better than others. I must admit that we do tend to eat out a lot more here than we did at home. Eating out can be quite an adventure whereas the things I cook are just ordinary - you know - American stuff.
Hot Dog carts are everywhere. Hot dogs in Brazil can be a complete feast!
A typical completo hot dog could likely include most, if not all, of the following:
Seasoned ground beef, A pico de gallo-like blend of bell peppers, tomatoes and onion, Canned corn and peas, Grated Parmesan cheese, Shredded carrots, Diced ham or bacon, Fresh cilantro, Shoestring potato sticks, A hardboiled quail egg.
The cart that frequents the temple is owned by a member. He does a great business on Saturdays when the bus caravans come in.
I know. Yum, Yum.
There are better ways to spend your calories, however.
Churrascarias
(Steakhouses)
This week, temple friends Clovis and Walkyria Fittipaldi took us out in their cool, restored 1946 Ford to Churrascaria Marambi. The food was amazing. The company was, as well. Be advised - the meat in those black pots - well, it's all things pig. Pig tails, pig feet, pig noses, pig ears, pig ribs, you name it. I'm sure these dishes appeal to some people, but I saved myself for the "real meat".
Afterwards we stopped by the Durigan Winery for some grape juice. Besides vinhos and suco de uva, they had a great selection of chocolates, cheeses, and pastas.
This was truly a week of glorious food!
That does look like glorious food! I could maybe do the hotdog with some of those condiments but not all!
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