tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7043287896001157919.comments2024-02-25T02:00:04.601-03:00Qualidade de VidaJimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14003236423048071844noreply@blogger.comBlogger2413125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7043287896001157919.post-81600505396237798602015-12-31T15:23:40.331-02:002015-12-31T15:23:40.331-02:00Hey Sharmila - Unfortunately I don't know of a...Hey Sharmila - Unfortunately I don't know of an online seller. You might consider taking a fabulous vacation to lovely Brazil and coming to get exactly what you want! :-) Good luck.Jimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14003236423048071844noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7043287896001157919.post-47314061871945738472015-12-30T01:04:31.798-02:002015-12-30T01:04:31.798-02:00Hi Jim,
I chanced upon your blog when looking to ...Hi Jim,<br /><br />I chanced upon your blog when looking to buy soapstone cookware online! I live in Winnipeg Canada and have been looking to buy these beauties without any luck. Would you be able to direct me to any online seller? Or perhaps someone who would be able to source and send? I did see a seller from BC but the prices seemed over the top and looked more 'designer' than 'traditional'.<br /><br />Look forward to hearing from you,<br /><br />Thank you,<br />SharmilaThe Unfinished Womanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04833172151041246051noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7043287896001157919.post-30533532581806188142015-04-23T17:43:59.577-03:002015-04-23T17:43:59.577-03:00Hi,
I live in the U.K. so how could I get one cla...Hi,<br /><br />I live in the U.K. so how could I get one clay and one stone pot from your country?<br /><br />Many thanks<br /><br />tAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7043287896001157919.post-23007026064175349362015-02-25T14:37:42.418-03:002015-02-25T14:37:42.418-03:00I wonder how many favelas without running water th...I wonder how many favelas without running water there would be in the U.S if all the homeless people who live on sidewalks and under bridges were allowed to build themselves shelters.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7043287896001157919.post-62914039614372518272015-01-27T03:55:34.295-02:002015-01-27T03:55:34.295-02:00Great Post and Nice Article.All of the photos are ...Great Post and Nice Article.All of the photos are so good looking natural and Beautiful.Really I like <br />this.Thanks for sharing.I Would like to visit this places.Turkey Holidayshttp://www.namasteturkey.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7043287896001157919.post-62285469528769775132015-01-05T03:25:21.644-02:002015-01-05T03:25:21.644-02:00You forgot to mention the MURDER RATES that are MU...You forgot to mention the MURDER RATES that are MUCH HIGHER than in MOST THIRD WORLD COUNTRIES.<br /><br />That's what makes Brazil a THIRD WORLD country - compared to Cuba where at least you are safe.<br /><br />Maybe internet will change things until then as long as brazilians elect the same corrupted monkeys there is a LONG WAY until someone can call it a developing country.<br /><br />You mentioned communist block - well the communist block was indeed a developing country because while economically not as strong as the WEST it was and still is ahead in certain areas like safety and mass education. (especially when comparing with US).Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7043287896001157919.post-88120863254455896702014-12-18T05:53:54.151-02:002014-12-18T05:53:54.151-02:00Thanks for sharing his..this bread looks good.Thanks for sharing his..this bread looks good.Turkey Tourshttp://www.namasteturkey.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7043287896001157919.post-92223674691884399882014-09-09T17:46:03.138-03:002014-09-09T17:46:03.138-03:00hahaha - yeah, the magic of bringing your kitchen ...hahaha - yeah, the magic of bringing your kitchen appliances with you when you move to Brazil. I got that mixer as a graduation gift from my parents when I completed graduate school in 1989. It probably retailed for about US$200 back then. It has been a workhorse all these years and is still going strong. (knock wood)Jimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14003236423048071844noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7043287896001157919.post-72581185515864551922014-09-09T17:09:09.827-03:002014-09-09T17:09:09.827-03:00R$600 oven and a R$2500 mixer. Go figure.... :)
R$600 oven and a R$2500 mixer. Go figure.... :)<br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08866676955983889185noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7043287896001157919.post-12838925256692440932014-08-25T04:47:26.902-03:002014-08-25T04:47:26.902-03:00Hi Jim, great posti love visiting wild untouched n...Hi Jim, great posti love visiting wild untouched natural places and Trinidade ticked all the boxes. You're a good guide to Brazil's hidden secrets.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7043287896001157919.post-33294168916595494242014-08-01T21:03:02.640-03:002014-08-01T21:03:02.640-03:00Really Beautiful.Really Beautiful.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7043287896001157919.post-32192286918314178582014-08-01T14:09:25.067-03:002014-08-01T14:09:25.067-03:00I have followed you here from Rachel's Ranting...I have followed you here from Rachel's Rantings... As someone new to the area, I have been so grateful for the generosity of the blogging community in offering these posts. I too have a persistent MIL who believes herself omnipotent. I also missed the memo on local salaries and snarkiness of HR officers in the local job market. <br /><br />Wish I had received those memos a long time ago!!<br /><br />Which memos do you lament missing in advance of your arrival? or even today?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7043287896001157919.post-25016249987755878442014-06-27T10:11:46.317-03:002014-06-27T10:11:46.317-03:00I know exactly what you are saying. Between stude...I know exactly what you are saying. Between students cancelling because of Brazil games, me cancelling because of England games (at least that won't be happening any more), everyone cancelling because of games in Curitiba and the odd holiday thrown in for good measure, I have hardly done anything for the last two weeks. <br /><br />Not that I am complaining, mind.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7043287896001157919.post-19047438932486683562014-06-16T10:38:22.015-03:002014-06-16T10:38:22.015-03:00*Exactly.* (on the "oh, same price....not rea...*Exactly.* (on the "oh, same price....not really" bit). I got so tired of people doing that to us. <br /><br />Looks like an amazing find! Glad you were able to score some fresh palmito! The Readerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03090284449975514483noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7043287896001157919.post-63731115601880690542014-06-04T09:03:20.092-03:002014-06-04T09:03:20.092-03:00Such well-spoken and powerful words!Such well-spoken and powerful words!Nancy Rnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7043287896001157919.post-52591611238171848672014-06-04T08:56:09.844-03:002014-06-04T08:56:09.844-03:00Hi Jim,
I´m a big fan of Brazil and always find ...Hi Jim, <br /><br />I´m a big fan of Brazil and always find your posts balanced,with a sharp wit and insightful. As noted not all bloggers do the same ;)<br /><br />Your adept title captures my thoughts exactly "a double edged sword".<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7043287896001157919.post-70686223444436024422014-05-13T11:47:15.563-03:002014-05-13T11:47:15.563-03:00People, you are forgetting something. I have lived...People, you are forgetting something. I have lived in Switzerland for 5 years, lived in US for 1 and I am Brazilian...<br /><br />When you are in a foreign country you tend to look for friend in order to not be alone. Thing that you wouldn't do living in your own country. In this case things just happen as it has to be. But once you are looking for friends you end trying to make a friendship with people you wouldn't normally make.<br />Friendship is natural, gradual and depends of things in common you have to share with the another person (affinity). Things like language can make things a bit difficult sometimes too...<br /><br />So, just be relax and don't look so much, but also don't wait. Try to fell if the other person is a real potencial friend, but leave things happen.<br /><br />Outside of our own country is always more difficult. Some countries more than other, but it is.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /> Dirlenenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7043287896001157919.post-73773698426060912022014-05-03T06:52:15.605-03:002014-05-03T06:52:15.605-03:00David. Thanks for posting and thanks for your kind...David. Thanks for posting and thanks for your kind words about the blog. it would be fun to compare notes on living an out gay life here in Brazil. You live in one of the few very rare places where gay visibility is gaining traction (and political power). As an ex-resident of San Francisco I know the feel of such freedom - and it is remarkable.Jimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14003236423048071844noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7043287896001157919.post-71406317183817177542014-05-01T19:00:06.560-03:002014-05-01T19:00:06.560-03:00My Brazil is very different from yours. I live wit...My Brazil is very different from yours. I live with my Brazilian partner right in the middle of Sao Paulo, in Baixo Augusta (Sao Paulo's gayborhood). I still get a thrill walking down the street after work and passing hookers, trannies, skateboarders, punks, tourists...There have been a few hate crime incidents late at night, but this is where same sex couples can and do hold their partners' hand. I like it here, but I need to escape to Minas every once in a while. I love your blog!Davidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06358782621832676354noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7043287896001157919.post-52107398529005870192014-04-30T20:03:33.629-03:002014-04-30T20:03:33.629-03:00Hi There Jim :-)
I am half Brazilian and I love ...Hi There Jim :-) <br /><br />I am half Brazilian and I love Queijo de Mina's, I have tried this recipe twice and didn't work out, although I have a good rennet. I have few questions for you and will be very happy and thankful if you could answer them <br /><br />1- What kind of milk is used? Pasteurized or no- pasteurized? <br />2- which temperature should the milch be to add the rennet?<br />3- Is the rennet diluted in water or added pure? If diluted in water should the water be could or warm <br />4- How long should the Rennet & Milk & Salt mixture rest to reach a curd. Muito obrigada e espero obter respostas. Abraços <br />Karla <br />Karla Kellermann Melllonoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7043287896001157919.post-15059830244106345832014-04-23T23:15:44.548-03:002014-04-23T23:15:44.548-03:00Well Anon (whoever you are...) you are certainly e...Well Anon (whoever you are...) you are certainly entitled to your opinion. But I stand by my suggestion. I did not suggest that people wander into an unknown neighborhood that feels sketchy and knock on doors... I offered a reputable middle-man service to find a room. Like I said: "Book a room in a favela and prepare to have your preconceptions shattered."Jimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14003236423048071844noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7043287896001157919.post-80619127792418239102014-04-18T23:27:15.269-03:002014-04-18T23:27:15.269-03:00I find even suggesting anyone staying in favelas q...I find even suggesting anyone staying in favelas quite reckless or downright criminal. There is no pacifying going on. There is a full scale war. Police are being beaten up so bad that national guard i.e. military had to be called over to help. The overall atmosphere in Rio De Janeiro is far from anticipation of a great sports event. Instead whores, drug dealers and thieves are waiting big fat tourists to arrive. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7043287896001157919.post-49194284427295672242014-04-14T11:53:11.195-03:002014-04-14T11:53:11.195-03:00Nice comfort room, but i failed getting the ticket...Nice comfort room, but i failed getting the ticket! Sold out.wawanhttp://helorigrahasarana.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7043287896001157919.post-47631111725528444822014-03-29T05:35:06.261-03:002014-03-29T05:35:06.261-03:00Thanks Lori. Most larger grocery stores here have ...Thanks Lori. Most larger grocery stores here have "queijo tipo cottage" in the dairy/cheese/spreads section. It is not cheap. Price varies from about R$5 - R$8 for 250g depending on the brand. I typically wait for the cheap brand to show up and buy it for salads, etc.Jimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14003236423048071844noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7043287896001157919.post-72939571991137343912014-03-28T07:20:12.936-03:002014-03-28T07:20:12.936-03:00Thanks for another fantastic recipe! Where did you...Thanks for another fantastic recipe! Where did you find cottage cheese? In Niteroi? I have never seen it in Brazil.Lori In Ponta Negrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09794248646546048007noreply@blogger.com