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José Avillez

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I start the morning with water and an energising smoothie. I blend rice milk, roasted sweet potatoes, banana, hemp seeds and coconut oil and drink it on the go.

“ I DON’T LIKE THE TASTE OF FOOD MADE BY A FRIGHTENED COOK ” – JOSÉ AVILLEZ

In Cascais, I was influenced by the flavours and the aromas of the sea – the fish, seaweed and shellfish. But we also had rabbits, chickens and a backyard full of vegetables and

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