
Jaíne Mackievicz
Food Writer at Paris by Mouth - Where to Eat in Paris
Owner and Editor at Dinner at Jaine's
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2 weeks ago |
jaine.substack.com | Jaíne Mackievicz
At the very, very beginning of my career, I did a little stage at an Italian restaurant on the outskirts of Boston, in Waltham, called La Campania. I was a Brazilian among an all-Hispanic kitchen crew. Some were Mexican, some Guatemalan, some Salvadoran. The camaraderie was unmatched, as you may imagine. Ice-cold Modelos at the end of every shift and all. To this day, I’ve never tasted better Italian food in my life.
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3 weeks ago |
jaine.substack.com | Jaíne Mackievicz
This traditionally Piedmontese dish, usually served around the holidays and often in a fondue pot, is named bagna càuda, which translates from Italian to “hot bath.” Putting the hot part aside for a minute and focusing solely on the delicious bath, I find that bagna càuda truly shines in spring when vegetables are at their peak: fresh, vibrant, and full of flavor (though honestly, living in California feels like cheating... it’s always peak season here 😬).
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1 month ago |
jaine.substack.com | Jaíne Mackievicz
I like to say my heart is half Amazonian, half Californian (and when I’m in Paris, it’s completely French—pardon moi, but how could it not be?). I’ve been lucky enough to taste fruit from so many places in this life, but in my humble experience, nowhere grows it better than the Amazon and California. But being an Amazonian by birth, there’s one fruit that will always be my pride. Our gift to the world.
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Feb 14, 2025 |
jaine.substack.com | Jaíne Mackievicz
Every February, without fail, I find myself back at the stove, stirring up what I consider the ultimate Brazilian treat. The 14th may demand chocolate, not that I'm particularly attached to Valentine’s itself (especially since we celebrate it on a different day in Brazil), so if there’s ever a sweet that feels like a sweet hug, it’s brigadeiro. Soft, rich, chocolatey, and so simple.
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Feb 2, 2025 |
jaine.substack.com | Jaíne Mackievicz
Today, Brazilians, particularly those from the North and Northeast, honor Yemanjá—the Mother of the Waters. A magical figure, she embodies motherhood, the life-giving force, and protection. Her essence is reflected in that rhythmic ebb and flow, cradling those who seek solace, guidance, and strength. Yemanjá is an orixá, a deity, and a spiritual being—regal, mermaid-like, crowned with shells, and radiating beauty.
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