Hometown and Traditional Foods

My hometown is a city called Divinópolis, located in the centre-west of Minas Gerais state, Brazil. The city itself is not huge compared to the capital, but it is considered one of the biggest among the nearby cities, with its over 200.000 citizens. In downtown you can find ways to have fun like malls, cinemas, theaters, pubs, and cafes. But, there are also places with a great deal of nature away from the hustle and bustle of the city, where it is very pleasant to go walking, or bicycling, with streams and waterfalls. As a child, those places were my favorites to go to along with friends and family.

The Minas Gerais cuisine, which is called "Cozinha Mineira", is very distinct from any other Brazilian cuisine. Our best-known dish is called "Pão de Queijo", made with cheese and cassava flour, which is the best breakfast ever. Another typical dishes are: "Feijão Tropeiro", made with beans, cassava flour, scallions, eggs, and bacon. And "Feijoada", made with pork stew and black beans.