Thanksgiving in Brasil was wonderful. Addisun & Fernando came over to cook before the celebration that started at around 7…actually 8ish Brazilian time. My friend Naty & Bruno coordinated the party and almost everyone who works at the School was there.
I was in charge of the Green Bean Casserole & Creamed peas and not to toot my own horn…but this time I out did myself. How’s that??? Well, in the United States the standard version of Green Bean Casserole is frozen beans, cream of mushroom soup then cover with French Onions & Bake. You can do it with your eyes closed, however here in Brasil a can of Cambell’s Cream of Mushroom soup was on sale for the low price of R$9.79/can. So, I had to get creative.
I used heavy cream, mushroom/Onion soup packets, onions, garlic, bacon grease and fresh beans. Then I topped it with slivered almonds and parmesan cheese. I creamed the peas with heavy cream, onions, garlic, salt, bacon, frozen peas & then topped with batata fritas. There is a secret ingredient of course; Love & white American cheese. Damn processed Cheese, I love you.
When Saturday approached I was so excited; followed by a bottle of wine while cooking and being incredibly thankful, I decided to give a speech. Well it really started 2 days ago when Fernando and I both had a “no show” class. We sat and watched our all-time favorite comedian “Chris Rock”. I might have been a bit inspired, though my true purpose was to let everyone know that- I know that- my experience in Brasil would be nothing if it weren’t for them. I couldn’t have had a better day and the dinner was amazing. It was a Thanksgiving to remember.
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