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Pao de Milho (Portuguese Cornbread)
The Portuguese are famous for their locally made breads, which are extremely delicious. One of the joys of living in one of the more traditional regions of Portugal is that every village still has its...
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Lagoa DOC wine
Wine is a huge part of the social, economic and cultural history of the Algarve and the Lagoa region is no exception to this rule with it boasting some fantastic DOC (Denominação de Origem Controlada)...
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Bacalhau com Natas or Cod Fish In A Cream Sauce
The salted dried bacalhau is a staple part of the Portuguese diet, however it is one of the most difficult ingredients for non Portuguese to come to grips with. The best way to introduce bacalhau into...
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Why Is The Algarve A Great Wine Region?
Southern Europe has always been known for producing some of the best wines in the world, however the Algarve region is now coming to the forefront as an emerging region of great wines, but why exactly...
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Dom Rodrigos – Portuguese Sweet Treats
If you have ever been to a Portuguese cafe or bakery then chances are you will have seen the little multi-coloured foil parcels sitting in the chiller cabinet – these are Dom Rodrigos, sweet treats...
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Portuguese Green Wine – Vinho Verde
Wine is known all around the world for coming in either red or white varieties but in Portugal there is also a green variety of wine that is very popular throughout the country and is becoming...
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Algarve Style Pickled Carrots or Conserva de Cenouras á Algarvia
Almost every Portuguese restaurant that you go to in the Algarve will see you being offered what is known as a “covert” this usually includes some fresh bread, olives, butter and some pickled carrots....
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Port Wine From Portugal
When talking about wine in Portugal it would be impossible to discuss the subject without at the very least mentioning Port wine. Port is a fortified wine and for it to be actually acknowledged as a...
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Amêijoas na Cataplana or Clam Cataplana
Seafood is a very important part of the Portuguese diet and is a regular treat for many Portuguese families. You can try many different cataplans dishes in different restaurants but none are as good...
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Portuguese Cod Cakes or Pastéis De Bacalhau
Almost any coffee shop that you go into in Portugal will have a selection of sweet and savoury treats with one of the most popular of thee being Portuguese Cod Cakes or Pastéis De Bacalhau. These are...
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