"Fusao is the second cookbook from Ixta Belfrage, who first burst onto the cookbook scene with Flavour, which she co-wrote with Ottolenghi after working in his test kitchen for five years. Then came MEZCLA, her cookbook inspired by Mexico, which was filled with gutsy flavours. Her new cookbook, Fusao (Ebury), takes readers to Brazil, inspiring travel with fabulous photographs of the country by Pedro Pinho, along with recipes photographed by Kim Lightbody that introduce new ingredients to those unfamiliar with this cuisine."
"Belfrage chose to explore her Brazilian roots (her mother is Brazilian) partly because she never felt entirely at home in the country. Food has always been her bridge to Brazil, the way she connects. Fusao translates from Portuguese as fusion', and in researching the book, Belfrage explored the multiple influences on Brazilian cuisine. Rather than writing a comprehensive introduction to the cuisine of this massive country, she provides suggestions of cookbooks that do just this; she takes a deep dive into particular areas and the people she met there during repeated visits;"
Fusao explores Brazilian roots through regional recipes, vivid photography, and personal connection to heritage. The work traces multiple influences on Brazilian cuisine, including migrations from the Middle East, Japan, and Italy. Focus centers on particular regions, people, and ingredients encountered during repeated visits rather than attempting a comprehensive national survey. The collection is organized into chapters on vegetables, seafood, meat, and sweets. Many recipes introduce specialist ingredients with suggested alternatives for wider accessibility. Photography by Pedro Pinho and Kim Lightbody complements recipes and evokes travel, while food is presented as a bridge to identity and homecoming.
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