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The Olympics, Eat Rio food projects and New York

Hello Eat Rio readers! After another prolonged break I’m back. Let’s kick things off with the Olympics. What were your impressions? To me it seemed like things went pretty well – I was working non-stop so didn’t get to see any actual sporting events, but I picked up a lot of feedback from my food tour guests and generally people had very good things to say. I also managed a quick visit to the Olympic Boulevard one afternoon.

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On a rare day off I got to see the Olympic Boulevard. Despite the warnings of Zika, crime and deadly pollution, everyone seemed to be having a thoroughly nice time.

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The Joy of Farofa

One of the nicest things about cross-cultural relationships is that your partner can introduce you to all kinds of interesting new things. Since meeting Mrs Eat Rio I have expanded my knowledge and taste in music, films, books and, of course, food (to name a few). And it has been a two way exchange. Expanding your own horizons is great of course, but isn’t it also kind of thrilling to introduce someone to classics like Withnail and I or Rhubarb crumble and custard?

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Rhubarb crumble with custard. Image and recipe here

 

If we’re talking food introductions, custard has probably been the item that Mrs Eat Rio liked best. For my part I would be hard pressed to pick something to beat the everyday joys of farofa.

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A crunchy, fluffy mound of goodness, just waiting to be sprinkled over something saucy.

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