Julian Reynolds Reserva 2008
The Reynolds clan, who settled in the Alentejo in 1850, are one of the great names in both wine and cork production in the region. Julian Reynolds, of the fifth
Portugal’s Michelin star chefs team-up against cancer
In a refreshing new initiative designed to improve the lives of cancer patients, a Portuguese NGO has launched an extremely special cookbook. Marketed under the slogan “15 chefs…1 book…87 recipes”,
Aveleda Alvarinho
A hard one to beat at less than €5 With Christmas around the corner many of us start thinking about stocking up on some wine for all those thirsty friends
Algarve top sommelier goes on tour
An Algarve top sommelier will be joining forces with other sommeliers and chefs in restaurants across Portugal and aboard in a new initiative by the Conrad hotel in Quinta do
Dried tomatoes
Typically, pomodori secchi is common in the south of Italy, obviously because of weather conditions that are appropriate for the artisanal sun-drying technique. Many types of tomatoes can be used,
Something new from the Michelin men?
The much-anticipated annual presentation of the new Michelin Guide for Spain and Portugal will be held in Santiago de Compostela, Northern Spain on November 25. This year many of us
Tavira hosts fig bonbon demonstration on Saturday
A demonstration on how to make fig bonbons – the delicious fig sweets synonymous with the Algarve – will be taking place at Tavira’s municipal museum on Saturday, from 10am
Tasca Algarvia represents Algarve at national food festival
Faro’s Tasca Algarvia restaurant is representing the Algarve at the National Gastronomy Festival, which started in Santarém last week and will go on until Sunday (November 1). All kinds of
Brazilian food demo comes to São Brás market
Brazilian cuisine will be the theme of a cooking demonstration to take place on Saturday morning (October 31) at São Brás de Alportel market. Chef Jeverdal Santos will be explaining
Portuguese wines hailed by Italian trade magazine
Portuguese wines were the highlight of the latest edition of Italian magazine Spirito diVino, which listed the country’s top-50 “high-quality wines”. After tasting over 200 wines, the magazine chose its