Each day, thousands of pastéis de nata are baked and sold in Lisbon. Locals eat their pastry with a coffee in the morning. Tourists queue for hours to…
Our love affair with Alentejo began the second we first laid eyes on it. Maybe it was because of the cork trees, misshapen as scarecrows, or the whitewashed villages…
Arroz de Marisco is a seafood classic from the Portuguese Cuisine. Despite its creation being associated to a beach in Central Portugal – Praia de Vieira de Leiria, it is widely…
From its humble beginnings to impressively creative innovations, Portuguese cuisine has always focused on simple techniques that highlight the natural flavours of quality ingredients. In such a small…
A while ago, we asked our friend (and famous chef) Matt Accarrino for a cookie recipe. Because who doesn't like cookies? Unsurprisingly, his Michelin-starred twist on a classic…
We're back with another recipe from Michelin-starred chef Matthew Accarrino's great book, SPQR: Modern Italian Food and Wine. This one is great to share as a starter or with drinks…
Until recently, legal restrictions, a monopoly in the market, and fixed tastes abroad all conspired to keep winemakers in Portugal’s Douro Valley focused on making their famous fortified…
Travel does curious things to traditional cuisine. And we're not just talking about Olive Garden abominations here, but universal favorites. Inspired by distant homelands and adapted for local tastes, the…