Dozens of New Canaan au pairs with Au Pair in America gathered to learn about, cook, and share Brazilian food one recent Sunday. Feijoada, the long-cooking pork and black bean stew which is the national dish of Brazil, was the main course, with rice, salad, pao de queijo (cheese bread) and brigadeiro (fudge balls) rounding out the menu.
Want to improve your diet? Start slow and make changes to your eating habits over time. Trying to make your diet healthy overnight isn’t realistic or smart. Make small steps, like adding a fruit or vegetable to your diet every day. Eliminate sugary drinks. As your small changes become habit, you can continue to add more healthy choices to your diet.
