Brazilian food, a bit like our national cuisine, is food made to be shared by a lot of people. It’s a social thing, not something on a plate to stare at. But despite laid-back appearances Brazilians can get fancy with their food…

Like Jamaicans and Cubans, Brazilians know the best way to feed is pork. Feijoada - pork stewed with beef jerky and black beans - is the national dish of Brazil and great to serve when you have a lot of guests.