Brigadeiro
The Brigadeiro (Portuguese for Brigadier; also known in some southern Brazilian states as negrinho, literally "blackie") is a common Brazilian delicacy, created in 1940. It is common throughout the entire country, as well as in Portugal, and is present in practically all the major Brazilian celebrations. Other types of Brazilian delicacies are Cajuzinho and Beijinho.
The Brigadeiro is made from condensed milk, powdered chocolate, butter and chocolate sprinkles to cover the outside layer. It can be cooked in the oven or the microwave, in the form of individual little balls. It can also be eaten straight from the pot once it is done cooking.
The information regarding when and where the Brigadeiro was invented is uncertain. As far as the creators of this treat, it is also uncertain of the nationality of the individuals.
History
The history of the origin of the name is accompanied by some controversies. One version explains that the dessert was invented in Brazil after World War II (1939-1945). During that time, it was difficult to find fresh milk and sugar to make any kind of desserts. Because of this, it was discovered that if one mixed condensed milk and chocolate, the result would be a delicious sweet treat.
Brigadeiro (São Paulo Metro)
Brigadeiro is a station on Line 2 (Green) of the São Paulo Metro.
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Nothin' To Lose
by: Barry GoudreauNothing ever goes right
I've made mistakes along the way
These times are hard and tough
I've had enough of rainy days
Lookin' over my life
I'm in the mood for a gambling chance
With some help from lady luck
I'll find a way to get through
I'll give it all the best I can do
Got nothin' to lose, whoa lose
I've had my share of bad times
Struggling dreams I left behind
Only seen the light
I'm just a lonely man who was blind
Lookin' over my life
I'm in the mood for a gambling chance
With some help from lady luck
I'll find a way to get through
I'll give it all the best I can do
Got nothin' to lose, whoa lose
Chorus:
Come give me a fight, fight!
Got nothin' to lose
Got a feelin' I'm right, right!
Got nothin' to lose
Nothin' to lose
Nothing ever goes right
I've made mistakes along the way
These times are hard and tough
I've had enough rainy days
Lookin' over my life
I'm in the mood for a gambling chance
With some help from lady luck
I'll find a way to get through
I'll give it all the best I can do
Got nothin' to lose, whoa lose
Come give me a fight, fight
Got nothin' to lose
Got a feelin' I'm right, right
Got nothin' to lose
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Got nothin' to lose
Got a feelin' I'm right, right
Got nothin' to lose
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Got nothin' to lose
Got a feelin' I'm right, right
Got nothin' to lose (I ain't got nothin' to lose)
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Got nothin' to lose
Got a feelin' I right, right (yeah yeah)
Got nothin' to lose
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Come give me a fight, fight (oh oh)
Got nothin' to lose