This was another weekend very much under the motto of carnival. Even though the Military Police and Fire Brigades had called for a strike in the State of Rio and safety concerns for the parades emerged, the weekend turned out to be a peaceful one with tens of thousands taking to the streets to cheer their favorite blocos (bands).
Each bloco has its one song that will be repeated throughout the parade as well as their own t-shirts – colorful designs with the name of the bloco and lots of supporters are buying them to wear for the parade.
This one here is not wearing a costume though, but is one of the numerous xixi or pee walkers, belonging to the city cleaning brigades, prepared to fine anybody urinating in the streets as well as with some disinfection on hand!
Friday night we went out to a fabulous champagne and bubbly bar in Rua Babina in Botafogo called Ovelha Negra, meaning black sheep.
They serve hundreds of different Proseccos, Champagnes and bubblies from various corners of the world and offer as well small dishes such as cheese platters and sandwiches to go with it. The event was organized by InterNations a network of expats and locals around the world and a great opportunity to meet new people. Definitely a place to go back to.
Recipe for endive and blue cheese salad as a starter for 4 or as a main accompanying a grilled beef filet for 2
- 400g endives, cut into rings
- 150g plain yogurt
- 100g soft and strong blue cheese crumbled
- 1 clove of garlic pressed
- juice of 1 lime
- salt and pepper
- 2tbs of walnuts crumbled
Mix the yogurt, cheese and garlic. Season with lime juice salt and pepper. Toss in the endives just before serving and garnish with the walnuts.
A delicious salad to go with a grilled steak or as part of a bbq buffet or as we had it last night as a light dinner with a cheese board.
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