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With brigadeiros, other sweets, baker brings taste of Brazil to Como Park Farmers Market
By Ella Stern at Sahan Journal
· June 23, 2026
· 4 min read
Everyone in Brazil grows up knowing the basic recipe for brigadeiros, traditional chocolate desserts made with condensed milk, according to baker and business owner Nayara Lark. But not everyone can make them like Lark.
Lark began baking seriously in 2017, taking classes in Brazil to help her...
Key takeaway After moving to the United States in 2019 to do her postdoc in physiology at the University of Minnesota, Lark began baking for friends’ parties and weddings.
Why this matters in The Minneapolis
The presence of The Sweet Brazilian at the Como Park Farmers Market brings a unique cultural flavor to the community, one that resonates with local Brazilians and intrigues other customers. As the business grows, it may attract more visitors to the market, potentially boosting foot traffic and sales for other vendors. The market's diverse offerings, now including traditional Brazilian sweets, reflect the broader demographic trends in Minneapolis , where international communities are increasingly shaping the city's culinary landscape. With the University of Minnesota nearby, the market may also become a hub for international students and scholars, like Lark, who are looking for a taste of home or eager to discover new flavors. As The Sweet Brazilian continues to introduce Minneapolitans to the delights of Brazilian confections, it will be interesting to see how the business expands and contributes to the city's vibrant food scene.
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Category: parks ·
Published: June 23, 2026 ·
Source: Sahan Journal ·
Reading time: 4 min
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What is this story about? Everyone in Brazil grows up knowing the basic recipe for brigadeiros, traditional chocolate desserts made with condensed milk, according to baker and business owner Nayara Lark. But not everyone can make them like Lark.
Lark began baking seriously in 2017, taking classes in Brazil to help her...
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