August 23, 2014

Maryangela, Human of the World.



 I am extremely pleased to introduce Maryangela Gusmao, a Brazilian woman of Belgium. 
I met her at the market a few weeks ago. While I was investigating the quality of the fruits on display, she generously offered advice on which prices were right, what to buy and how to cook it. We talked "mango scampi"... I ended up not only getting mangos but also a new, special friend.  
Maryangela is a colourful woman with an interesting history. She owns La Cantina, a Brazilian restaurant in the touristy central part of Brussels. Needless to say, I tried it out soon after meeting her.  I had a fantastic time: the food was interesting and delicious and I truly enjoyed watching Maryangela in action in the open kitchen. 
After visiting La Cantina, the risk of inviting Maryangela to help me cook a buffet for a large group of invitees, seemed manageable to me. My guests had a blast, everyone loved the food AND the cook. Without ever having put foot in Brazil, I felt transported to a different continent and our house felt and smelled like a colourful Brazilian haven.
My new friend is a writer, an artist, a teacher, a decorator, a reference point for anything and everything Brazilian in Brussels, a poet and a singer. You name it, she does it! Et pas n'importe comment!
Go enjoy a meal at La Cantina and hire Maryangela to cook in her exquisite, exotic way for you and your guests. 
Maryangela Gusmao +32 475615419
La Cantina, cuisine Brésilienne, Rue Jardin des Olives13-15, Brussels, +32 2 513 42 76
http://www.brusselnieuws.be/nl/nieuws/lautre-brasil-het-festival-van-europalia-brazilie

15 comments:

  1. What a wonderful and delicious find! I love your story about this remarkable woman and your new-found friend. Another perk from blogging and photography!!

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    1. thanks, Kate,
      I should remember this every time I wonder whether I should/should not keep up blogging.
      I equally enjoyed your today's post.

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  2. Great post.
    Thanks for sharing your discoveries!

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  3. Looks like an interesting lady.

    Greetings,
    Filip

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  4. Hallo Anni,
    Een echte personnlijkheid, deze dame!
    Waren er zo maar meer :-)
    Prettige zondag,
    Frans

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  5. jij komt ook op vele verschillende plekjes en maakt kennis met alle types personen. Prachtig is dat toch. Fijne zondag, Dietmut

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    1. dank je Dietmut, het is een voordeel en voorrecht om in Brussel te wonen, dan kom je automatisch de ganse wereld tegen.
      ook voor jou een fijne zondag!

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  6. Brussel, een multi- culturele stad..

    en gelukkig maar

    fijne zon-dag

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    1. agree, Willy
      nog steeds zon in Brussel,
      hoop bij jullie hetzelfde

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  7. Oh what a treasure to meet such a talented woman

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  8. I think, I'll do your advice. Is the restaurant open on Sunday?

    Cheers,

    Gama

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  9. An amazing portret of this great woman!

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