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Dish: Gufong Description: This Cape Verde dessert called gufong is a sweet fried pastry, somewhat like a doughnut, crispy on the outside, doughy on the inside and simply delicious. They are wonderful on their own but can be served with a drizzle of chocolate and powdered sugar. Photo: From Recipe
Cape Verde is a volcanic archipelago with a rich history of Portuguese and African influence, and it is home to more than its fair share of fun facts. The country is known for its stable democracy, the national drink is a sugar cane liquor, and more Cape Verdeans live abroad
Cape Verdean food is a blend of African and Portuguese flavors, with the national dish being cachupa, a hearty stew of corn, beans, and vegetables or meat. Other fun facts include the popularity of seafood like grilled lobster and the unusual fried eel dish, morreia. The culture also emphasizes sharing
Dish: Mae West Cake Description: May West Cake. Based on the classic Canadian snack cake. A light moist white cake filled with creamy vanilla buttercream frosting and covered in a thin layer of chocolate. Photo: From Recipe My Creation My Notes: quite a bit of work, turns out quite a