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.
Feijoadas are very popular in Rio, especially as a Wednesday or Saturday lunch, and is often accompanied by chopped fried collard greens (couve mineira), roasted cassava flour (farofa), orange slices, and is traditionally served with a pot of hot sauce on the side.