JUST NOW, my front yard appears dressed for a royal wedding, because the enchanting Spirea vanhouttei is in bloom. You might know this deciduous shrub as the âBridal Wreathâ spirea, and the pliable, pendulous branches can indeed be fashioned into head-gear.
Feijoada (pronounced fay-ZWAH-da) is a delicious stew of pork and black beans that's traditionally served over rice with fresh orange slices. In Brazil, this dish is often served on special occasions, but preparing it in a slow cooker makes it possible to serve this rich dish on the busiest weeknights.
 Lambada , also known as  Chorando Se Foi (Lambada)  or  Llorando se fue (Lambada) , is a song recorded by French pop group Kaoma. It features guest vocals by Brazilian vocalist Loalwa Braz.t was released on November 2005 as the third single from the album. She also recorded the song on her second live album. The British girl group Spice Girls mention Lambada - either the song or the dance-in their 1998 hit single  Spice Up Your Life .