latcui 3.47 – longitude 330

Nothing.

We stayed at home, or in our hood, or to ourselves, or something like that; in other words, we had no Latitude  : (

Nadia had to cancel; no one RSVPed. This was not only weird but a huge shame- especially if you’re lucky enough to be familiar with Nadia’s cooking.

This week

We have left the coast of south American and head into our most challenging week – bang in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean.

But, ahoy! Land ahead! Come sail with us to the Portuguese Azores, the Repulic of Cape Verde – or Reykjavik in Iceland, the world’s northenmost capital.

The Archipelago of the Azores is composed of nine volcanic islands situated in the middle of the North Atlantic Ocean, and is located about 1,500 km (930 mi) west from Lisbon. Traditional cuisine of these islands include Alcatra, beef marinated in red wine and garlic and then roasted, a tradition of Terceira Island in the archipelago. The islands also feature a type of cheese made with cow’s milk with a spicy taste (Queijo de São Jorge. Jewish influence may have been a determining factor in some other practices in food preparation and eating habits. Different kinds of unleavened bread and cakes, such as the arrufadas de Coimbra, are baked throughout Continental Portugal and the Azores. In the islands, meat is often repeatedly rinsed in water to clean it of any trace of blood.

The Cape Verde diet is mostly based on fish and staple foods like corn and rice. Fruits such as banana and papayas are available year-round, while others like mangos and avocados are seasonal. A popular dish served in Cape Verde is Cachupa, a slow cooked stew of corn (hominy), beans, and fish or meat.

And Reykjavik citizens are known for their love of the drink.

So come join us this Saturday and raise a glass to our Icelandic friends.