panettones of all types and for all budgets are found in supermarkets, specialty stores, and even at street fairs. but in the midst of so many imported foreign customs, there are also some curious original gastronomical developments. being rio warm during christmas, fresh fruits and vegetables are usually more popular in this season than the warm recipes from the northern hemisphere. one example of this is the dish known as 'salpicão', a very popular type of salad which mixes grilled meat or sausages, with different vegetables, fresh or dried fruit, and mayonnaise. the traditional brazilian dish known as ' farofa ', a type of toasted manioc flour, also has recipes developed especially for christmas, which are always very coveted.
