Samba : A Celebration of Brazilian Cuisine
By Giselle Makinde
2026 • Blasta Books
UK Import - Metric Measurements
Giselle Makinde is a Brazilian-born chef and food entrepreneur who moved to Ireland in search of new opportunities and a fresh start. Like many who leave home, she felt disconnected from her roots, yet her childhood memories remain at the heart of everything she cooks. Samba is a joyful celebration of Brazilian cuisine, family and cultural memory.
It brings to life the flavours and traditions passed down from Giselle’s mother and grandmother, and honours the deep connection between food, identity and home.
About Blasta Books:
blasta (blastə) adj From the Irish language, meaning delicious, tasty, appetising. Rhymes with pasta.
Blasta Books are to cookbooks what street food is to restaurants: a fun, accessible and affordable way to eat exciting food.
Each volume is a standalone 72-page, A5-sized cookbook, but as a collectible series they also provide a more inclusive snapshot of Ireland’s modern and diverse food culture, from tacos to tapas, spice bags to sushi.
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