Brazil grows abundant varities of lush vegetation and exotic fruits, some totally unfamiliar to North Americans and yet used extensively in the country and therefore adding a special touch that others can not duplicate.
Brazil's three strong roots blended into one cooking form. Yet you will find that certain dishes are still unique to particular regions and offered only occasionally in others, showing that the roots have still managed to maintain their individuality. Immigration of Germans, Italians, French, and Japanese enriched Brazilian cooking by introducing new techniques, flavors, and foods. They enhanced but never erased the original heart of the Afro-Luso-Indian beginnings.
The people themselves have preserved their heritage by preserving the recipes handed down from generation to generation; many times writing them down and creating books that have survived the test of time. Although the Brazilian language is very similar to Continental Portuguese, the peoples themselves show their resemblance to their African and native ancestors as well as the arrival of Europeans and Asians. They all have one thing in common: their cooking is strictly Brazilian like they themselves.
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