It might be difficult to find dairy-free cheeses and avoid the high prices! So, try making your own. Cashews (sg. caju or acaju) are native to Brazil.

Queijo cremoso de caju (Portuguese) 

1 cup (130 g) organic raw cashews 
1 tsp. (5 g) minced garlic or more to taste
1/4 cup (60 ml) olive oil
juice of 1/2 organic lemon
1/3 cup (80 ml) water

um 1. Soak the cashews for 3-4 hours in water at room temperature or boil cashews for 10 minutes, then drain.
dois 2. Add all the ingredients in a blender. Process for 1-2 minutes until smooth.
três 3. Add more garlic to taste.
quatro  4. Store in a jar.
cinco 5. hill for a couple of hours.
seis 6. Use within 4-5 days.

📌Cashews are rich sources (20%) or more in dietary minerals. 
  • 3-5 cashews per day might lower cholesterol.
  • 5-10 a day might help avoid weight gain.
  • Cashews are #3 healthiest nuts. (#1 almonds, #2 Brazil nuts)
  • Too many could cause health problems.


The cashew tree can grow between 20-46 feet (6-14 m). 

       young cashew fruits             flower of cashew tree                    ripe cashew fruit

cashews as a snack




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