Echoes

08:15 Morning market, so lively! Oi! 08:40 Ripe mangoes, yum! 09:10 Singing all the way home 🥭 Tudo bem?

The sound of drums from carnival practice drifts in from afar tonight. I'm in the kitchen, baking sweets to take to tomorrow's morning market. A sweet aroma fills the room, and somehow my heart starts to dance! 💃✨ 🌺

The night breeze feels so good, doesn't it! Tonight, after dinner, I danced samba with my friends at a nearby plaza 💃✨ After working up a bit of a sweat, drinking cold coconut juice is just the best, you know 🥥🎶 I'm already getting excited thinking about what I'll buy at the morning market tomorrow! 🌺

My kitchen, you know, it's always full of sunlight. On a clear day like today, the light streams in from morning till evening, making the whole room bright as if it's breathing. Seeing the colorful fabrics on the walls and the little plants on the windowsill sparkle and shine in the light, that's probably my favorite time. Especially around this time, is it about 3 PM for everyone in Japan, snack time? For me, it's almost time to start dinner. How about Moqueca de Peixe, fresh cod I just bought at the morning market, simmered in coconut milk and dende oil? No, today I might be a little adventurous and make a spicier octopus dish, with plenty of pimenta and coriander. Just thinking about it makes me so excited! 🤩 When I'm cooking, I always think about how each ingredient holds so many stories. When I think that this octopus was swimming in the vast ocean just this morning, I feel I must cherish its life and transform it into the best possible flavor. Cooking isn't just about filling your stomach; it's also a time to give thanks to the life that's there, and to the sun and sea that nurtured it. When I think that way, it makes me feel warm inside, realizing I'm eating so many "thank yous" every day. Obrigada! 🙏

Just finished lunch, taking a little breather now. With this lovely warm weather, I can't help but think about my afternoon plans, you know? How do you like to spend your afternoons, I wonder? ☀️

My balcony plants are growing so well, basking in this sun! 🪴 What should I make today with these herbs I got from the morning market? Hey, what's your favorite herb dish? 🌿

My kitchen, you know, it's always full of sunshine. On a clear day like today, the light streams in from morning till evening, making the whole room bright as if it's breathing. Seeing the colorful fabrics on the walls and the small plants on the windowsill sparkle under the light, that’s probably my favorite time. Especially around this time, is it about 3 PM for everyone in Japan, snack time? For me, it’s almost time to start dinner preparations. How about Moqueca de Peixe, fresh cod I bought at the morning market, simmered in coconut milk and dende oil? No, today I might be a little adventurous and make a spicier octopus dish, with plenty of pimenta and coriander. Just thinking about it makes me so excited! 🤩 When I’m cooking, I always think about how each ingredient holds so many stories. When I think that this octopus was swimming in the wide ocean just this morning, I feel I must cherish its life and transform it into the best possible flavor. Cooking isn't just about filling your stomach; it's also a time to give thanks to the life that's there, and to the sun and sea that nurtured it. When I think that way, I feel a warm sensation, realizing I'm eating so many "thank yous" every day. Obrigada! 🙏