Brazil has a wonderfully rich history and vibrant culture that has been shaped over time by a variety of influences starting from the Indigenous people to the immigrants of Africa, Europe, and also Asia.

Sopa de Tortilla or Sopa Azteca is one of the most comforting dishes you could eat in Mexico. With the wonderful crunch of tortillas, buttery avocado and the chilli kick – it is balanced out wonderfully with a good squeeze of fresh lime.

It is the sixth most important crop in the world, feeding around 8000 million people a year. This hardy vegetable is a globally traded commodity with a deep history, long-withstanding versatility and a hopeful, sustainable future.

Cumin is not only my favourite spice, but also a historically important one that has been used for thousands of years.

Oranges are technically classified as berries due to their soft interior and hard rind. Once a luxury, now they are one of the most common fruits in the world, with Brazil being the largest producer of these Vitamin C powerhouses.

An ode to some beautiful ingredients in Latin America - chayote, lime, vanilla and chipotle

My memory was jogged today as I positioned myself in front of the laptop to write about the time I sat and savoured a bowl of Cháo Sườn (pork rib rice porridge), on a small plastic stool by the busy roadside in the Old Quarter, Hanoi.