Figueira Christmas Gourmet market returns in Lisbon
The event returned to downtown Lisbon this Thursday. There will be names like Chakall, Alessandro Olivotto, Francisco Siopa and Augusto Gemelli. Christmas is just over a month away, but Lisbon…
Festival where you can eat all the soups you want on Nov 30.
It takes place at the São Domingos de Benfica market in Lisbon. The entrance fee includes a drink and dessert of your choice. Caldo verde, chicken soup, vegetable cream, stone…
A new paradise for black truffles in northern Portugal
It isn’t widely known, but truffles grow in Portugal. After all, Portugal’s neighbor, Spain, is the leading producer of truffles in the world. Manuel Moredo, president of the mycological association…
Jazz, gastronomy and wine in an Alentejo estate
On weekends in November and December, there’s new wine and jazz to taste and get to know at Herdade da Barrosinha. “Wine & Jazz Weekends”, a program that unites gastronomy…
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…