From Brazil to the World — The Story Behind The Farofa Kitchen
My journey in the kitchen didn’t start with a fancy restaurant or a viral recipe. It started with something much more powerful: a deep love for Brazilian food, and a long time away from home.
The Beginning
I graduated from the Chef de Cuisine and Restaurateur program at Centro Europeu in Curitiba — one of Brazil’s most respected culinary institutions. But long before the diploma, there was curiosity. There was farofa. There was rice and beans on the stove every single day.
My professional cooking career began in 2014, but the seed was planted much earlier — during a time I spent living in Vancouver, Canada, where I worked as a supervisor at a Donair (Kebab) restaurant. Being thousands of miles away from Brazil, surrounded by completely different flavors and ingredients, made me realize just how much I missed the honest, simple, deeply satisfying food I grew up eating.
That experience never left me.
Back in Brazil — Building Something Real
When I returned to Brazil, I made a decision: it was time to turn that passion into a profession. I dove headfirst into the culinary world and haven’t looked back since.
Today, I run my own business selling fit marmitas (meal prep containers) to clients who want delicious, nutritious food without the hassle of cooking every day. And yes — Carne de Panela is one of the crown jewels of the menu. Once you try it, you’ll understand why.
Every week I cook for real people with real lives, real schedules, and real hunger. That experience keeps me grounded, honest, and always focused on what actually matters: flavor, simplicity, and food that makes people feel good.
Why The Farofa Kitchen?
In 2026, I decided it was time to take these years of experience and share them with the world — not just my clients down the street, but friends I haven’t met yet, spread across every corner of the globe.
Brazilian food is underrepresented internationally. It deserves to be known, loved, and cooked in kitchens everywhere. That’s why this blog exists.
I’m not here to impress you with complicated techniques or hard-to-find ingredients. I’m here to show you that Brazilian home cooking is accessible, affordable, and absolutely delicious — whoever you are and wherever you live.
Always Learning
One thing I believe deeply: a good cook never stops learning. I’m constantly seeking to improve my knowledge and skills — whether that’s exploring new techniques, sourcing better ingredients, or simply listening to what my clients and readers want more of.
This blog is a living project. It grows as I grow.
Thank you for reading this far. Now go cook something. 🍽️
— Chef Pinto
The Farofa Kitchen