March 24, 2023
WHY LISBON IS A SWEET LOVER’S PARADISE
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…
March 1, 2023
Why we love the food in Alentejo
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…
March 1, 2023
A must-try recipe: Portuguese Seafood Rice
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…
March 1, 2023
What to eat in Portugal? Each region is unique!
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…
March 1, 2023
Recipe: Matthew Accarrino’s Baked Anchovies
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…
March 1, 2023
The best of both worlds: Why the Douro Valley’s vineyards can be about so much more than just port
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…
March 1, 2023
Who wants a (Michelin-starred) cookie?
Who doesn’t love a cookie from time to time? Especially after a long ride, with a nice cup of coffee. We don’t like to do things by halves,…
