Although bacalhau is considered to be Portugal’s national dish, the pastel de nata is its most famous. This pastry is quite simply perfection in two bites. There are other Portuguese cakes and pastries, and other great savoury Portuguese dishes, but …
Ginjinha is a Portuguese liqueur that’s made from combining aguardente and ginja berries, a sour type of cherry that’s known in English as a Morello Cherry. The ginja berries are usually harvested around June, and are combined with water, cinnamon, and sugar and …
While most people visit the Algarve for its warm weather and beautiful beaches, the region’s gastronomy is a hidden gem, offering a rich array of regional Portuguese dishes that you probably have never heard of before. Even within Portugal, Algarve …
Being gluten free is never easy, but the good news is that being gluten free in Portugal is very doable — and it’s probably much easier than being vegetarian or vegan. However, if you’re vegetarian or vegan and gluten free, …
The Bola de Berlim, directly translating to “Berlin Ball,” is a staple in Portuguese pastelarias, and a must-try Portuguese delicacy. The origins of this treat trace back to World War II, credited to Jewish refugees who introduced the concept of …
Portugal is one of the few remaining European countries that still operates functional produce markets – markets where locals actually buy their shopping, as opposed to the more expensive weekend “farmer’s markets” that are common in the UK and USA. …
Portugal isn’t a country that’s normally associated with gin but, over the past few years, gin has become a regular feature on bar menus across the country: the quintessentially British spirit has started to become a staple in Portugal as …
Faro is the Algarve’s largest city and the capital of the Algarve as well. The food in Faro is a mix of both regional Algarve dishes and more national Portuguese dishes, and it’s a fantastic place to try both. It’s …
If you’re visiting Coimbra, or lucky enough to live there, the big question you’ll be asking yourself is: what should I eat? You’ll find all the most common Portuguese dishes in Portugal, for example, caldo verde soup, bacalhau dishes like …
Alheira, a smoked Portuguese sausage known for its unique garlic flavour, is one of Portugal’s most famous traditional dishes. In 2011, it was celebrated as one of Portugal’s seven gastronomic wonders, a testament to its cherished place in the nation’s …