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…
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…
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…
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…
The Portuguese love sardines, fresh or canned.
Canned sardines in Portugal. More than half of the brands are of very good quality. So they are worth to try while visiting. The Portuguese are increasingly buying canned sardines:…
No sauces, no cream: healthy and simple to make cod
Brandade consists of a mixture of fish, olive oil and potatoes. Although it doesn’t have any sauces, it’s a very creamy and healthy dish. If the 1001 recipes for the…
Almece: The sustainable treasure of Alentejo cuisine
In the heart of the Alentejo, where the vast plains touch the sky and the land holds stories from time immemorial, a culinary tradition is born that speaks directly to…