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A
little bit of Gaucho's History
In the early 1900s, Western Europe was sinking into one
of the worst depressions in its history. As economic times
grew more and more difficult,thousands of Europeans found
themselves without work, unable to feed or clothe their
families. In the midst of this despair, many of them began
to dream about the "new world" - the Americas
- the land of abundance. A land rich in resources where
a person could carve out a good life. Many of them left
Europe in search of their dreams.
Immigrants from Germany and Italy, settled in a little
known region in Southern Brazil. This was an area with
vast grasslands, rich fertile soil and a very mild climate.
The land provided excellent grazing conditions for their
livestock and yielded abundant quantities of fresh fruits
and vegetables.To celebrate their good fortune, the ranchers
"gauchos" hosted a thanksgiving feast twice
per year. Fresh fruits and vegetables were served at a
great table. Beef, chicken, pork and fish were carefully
seasoned and cooked over an open fire. The "gauchos"
presented the meats still on the skewer and carved the
meat for each person individually. As population centers
grew, individuals began to open restaurants, which provided
this same quality of food and service.
Over the years, these restaurants have become an integral
part of their communities. Here, friends and families
meet often to celebrate special occasions, to enjoy a
business lunch, or just to spend some time together. |
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