Known in Brazil as Fraldinha (known as Flank Steak in the US) was introduced in Brazil by Marcos Bassi. He is a Butcher and Restauranteur from São Paulo whom in 1967 introduced Fraldinha. One of his costumers was a French …
A History Of Brazil’s Best Churrasco Chefs
A History Of Brazil’s Best Churrasco Chefs In a few days, a lot of gaúchos will celebrate what became known as the “Ragamuffin War” (Guerra Farroupilha). This was a republican uprising against the imperial government of the time. As we …
A History Of The Churrascaria Fogo De Chão
Churrascaria Fogo de Chão We inherit the way we barbecue in Southern Brazil through the rangers that roamed around this area in the 18th Century. And they learned their skills with the indigenous peoples who also roamed around there long …
Why have we always loved food cooked over fire?
Why do we love food cooked over fire? It may seem strange to ask this question here, in a blog dedicated to the virtues of churrasco. But follow me on this one, and I think you’ll like it even more …
Origem Do Churrasco – The Origin Of Barbecue
A origem do churrasco Sentado num espeto corrido, quando o garçom se aproxima da sua mesa carregando um espeto com três medalhões de picanha perfeitamente assados e começa a cortar uma lasca fina da carne suculenta e malpassada — sem …
A Delicacy Worth Singing About: Brazilian BBQ in Music
A Delicacy Worth Singing About: Brazilian BBQ in Music Long ago, when they roamed the pampas engrossed in their solitary toils, having only their horse for company, the gauchos developed a love of music as a means to alleviate their …
The Origins of Barbecue – The Pampas – Part 3
The Origins of Barbecue—Part 3 We had a tasty discussion of its origins in the first and second installments of this series. And we came to the conclusion that apparently every people will butter their own bread. And also claim …
The Origins Of Barbecue In History – Part 2
The Origins of Barbecue in History—Part 2 From game meat roasting over a primitive fire to the fine cut of beef sitting on your plate at a churrascaria. On Part 1, we began delving into the origins of churrasco and all …
The Origins Of Barbecue In History: Explore The Delicious
The Origins of Barbecue—Part 1 When sitting in a Brazilian-style churrascaria, the server approaches your table carrying a skewer with three perfectly roasted medallions of picanha. And then proceeds to cut a thin slice of juicy medium-rare beef. Not to forget …