Understanding the differences between types of olive oil
Olive oil is one of the most prized ingredients in world gastronomy, but not everyone knows the differences between the most common types of oil: virgin, extra virgin and other…
Do you know how many chestnuts you can eat?
As soon as we see mist in the city center, outside shopping malls or subway, and that traditional smell of autumn, we know it’s official: it’s chestnut season. And with…
The best Bolo Rei Christmas cake in Portugal has been found
The scrambled version of the typical Christmas cake was the winner of the 13th edition of the “Best Christmas Cake in Portugal” competition. Loved by some, hated by others, bolo-rei…
Portugal’s most loved and most hated dishes and foods
According to Taste Atlas, a website dedicated to food and dishes around the world, Portugal’s top food is – the Pastel de Nata. In Portugal, the kitchen is the scene…
Three wine tourism estates in Portugal among world’s best
Best ranked Portuguese is Quinta do Crasto ranked 15th on the World’s Best Vineyards list. The 2024 edition of the World’s Best Vineyards, dubbed the “Oscars of wine tourism”, once…
Açorda Alentejana: Portugal’s Yummy Traditional Bread Soup
Açorda Alentejana is a traditional Portuguese soup from the Alentejo region, known for being a comforting and tasty meal. Ingredients: Coriander – Pennyroyal – Garlic – Coarse salt – Olive…
How ice bars helped the success of Barca Velha wine
A genius named Fernando Nicolau de Almeida ‘invented’ the most famous Portuguese wine It is the most famous Portuguese wine and it was almost by chance that Fernando Nicolau de…
The gold medal rosé that can’t be missing from your table
Refreshing, the wine from Arraiolos in Portugal won an important distinction at this year’s Brussels World Competition. The warm days have reminded us of how much we miss lunches and…
Wine producers strengthen presence in the USA
The North American market is the second largest importer of Portuguese wine, with a value of 100 million euros in 2023 and 9.4% growth. ViniPortugal is promoting a series of…
Only in Portugal – famous pastel de nata as a milkshake
It is available in various venues in Lisbon and Porto. It can be served with a pastel de nata, of course. If you ask a person that has been to…