Learn how to make octopus confit
A demonstration on how to make “octopus confit on a bed of sweet potato and red pepper coulis” will be held at Tavira’s municipal museum this Saturday (July 16) from
Barbecued rabbit with orange marinade
Living here in the Algarve, I love to barbecue using ingredients which are in plentiful supply and are good value. Also, in these hot summer days, particularly when it is
Soalheiro Terramatter – a new take on Alvarinho
If anyone asks me what is my favourite Portuguese white grape variety, the answer is always Alvarinho. Another question I am often asked is what is my favourite Portuguese white
Monchique hosts Presunto Festival on July 23-24
The best presunto (Portugal’s typical smoked ham) that the hilly town of Monchique has to offer will be on display this month at the popular Feira do Presunto, to take
CNN: “José Avillez is revolutionising Portuguese food”
American news giant CNN has published a story on its website about how chef José Avillez is “revolutionising Portuguese food”. The article written by CNN’s John Krich “complements” the latest
Mariposa white from the Dão region
Here is a great summer white, affordable enough to drink as a day to day wine, fresh enough to enjoy well chilled in the sunshine and good enough to pair
Snail festival returns to Castro Marim
Snails, one of Portugal’s many culinary delicacies, are the star of a popular festival that will be held in Castro Marim on the first three days of July. The town’s
Volcanic rosé from the Azores
The volcanic islands of the Azores are starting to gain recognition as a wine producing region. In fact, wine has been produced here for many centuries, but it was only
Tapas Route enters final stretch in Lagoa, Silves and Monchique
The second stage of the Algarve’s popular ‘Rota do Petisco’ (Tapas Route) has entered its final stretch and will come to a close on June 26 (Sunday). So if you
‘Chicken & Friends’ restaurant opens in Ferragudo
Chicken is the star of every dish served at ‘Chicken & Friends’, a brand new “all-chicken” restaurant that opened this month in Ferragudo. It is the latest project of local