Religion and Food
Carnival
Carnival is a celebration held between Friday afternoon (51 days before Easter) and Ash Wednesday at noon. It is a celebration prior to the fasting season of lent. Traditional foods include: Pepper Scented Rice, Feijoada, Corn Cake, and Banana Frita
For more information on Brazil's Carnival go to: http://www.discovery.com/tv-shows/other-shows/videos/discovery-atlas-brazil-revealed-carnival/ |
Religion in BrazilPortuguese brought Roman Catholic religion with them and is now the major religion making up almost 75% of the population. Main Christian churches are: Catholic, Protestant, Methodist, Episcopal, Pentecostal, Lutheran, Baptist.
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Food Culture Influences
The biggest influence came from the Portuguese, who brought over sugar, citrus fruits, and many recipes used for holidays. Europeans influenced the development of the "Brazilian Sweet Tooth." The Indian group Tupi-Guarani was the most prevalent group before the Europeans arrived. They planted manioc (a root vegetable like a potato) from which Brazilians learned to make tapioca and farofa. As of 2001, farofa was still used as the Brazilians' basic "flour" to make cookies, biscuits, and bread.
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Food Culture
Breakfast:
Breakfast tends to be a very light meal in Brazil. It usually includes a cup of cafe con leite and piece of French bread (children often drink coffee as well). Small Snack in Between Breakfast and Lunch and Lunch and Dinner: Usually includes a cup of coffee, hot milk, cookies, pastels, or empanadas filled with shrimp, meats, and cheese then fried or baked. |
Lunch:
Usually the biggest meal of the day and includes rice, beans, salad, meat and other dishes depending on where the family lives and what money they have. Dinner and Dessert: Dinner isn't treated with the same emphasis as lunch but is still considered an important meal. Usually includes meat, rice, and bean dishes. Some dessert favorites are pudim, churros, and other sweet foods. |
Exam Question: Which culture influenced religious following in Brazil?
References
"Brazil Religion." Brazil Religion. N.p., n.d. Web. 10 Sept. 2016.
Fujiwaka Nes, Cynthia. "Dining Culture in Brazil." The Brazil Business. The Brazil Business, 13 Aug. 2016. Web. 10 Sept. 2016.
"Brazil." Food in Every Country. N.p., n.d. Web. 10 Sept. 2016.
References
"Brazil Religion." Brazil Religion. N.p., n.d. Web. 10 Sept. 2016.
Fujiwaka Nes, Cynthia. "Dining Culture in Brazil." The Brazil Business. The Brazil Business, 13 Aug. 2016. Web. 10 Sept. 2016.
"Brazil." Food in Every Country. N.p., n.d. Web. 10 Sept. 2016.