Sharish Gin – A premium from the Alentejo
I’m replacing my usual wine column this week with an impressive gin made here in Portugal. Gin is in – in a big way – and what less than a
Casal Figueira – António 2012
The story of this small producer seems to have passed me by and I only discovered the wine of Casal Figueira last week. This is not something you will find
Breakfast Stuffed Croissant
Everybody talks about the “healthy” breakfast option, and if that is what you are after, better you turn the page now than read about my new favourite breakfast! Healthy it
Cortes de Cima – Sauvignon Blanc 2013
When I first tried this Sauvignon Blanc from the Cortes de Cima I was a little disappointed. It was the 2011 vintage, the first Sauvignon Blanc varietal they produced, and
Congee
Last week I ended up having lunch at one of my favourite restaurants in Portugal – the Mandarin at Estoril Casino. I’ve mentioned it here before more than once, as
Chefs charity dinner at Suites Alba
Raising money for the Chaîne des Rôtisseurs’ gastronomy school in Évora is behind the ‘Three chefs for a better future’ charity dinner, scheduled for June 9 at the Morgadinho restaurant
Lagoa showcases seafood event "From the Sea to Your Table"
Showcasing the best seafood Lagoa has to offer is the main aim of ‘O Mar à Sua Mesa’ (From the Sea to Your Table), a gastronomic initiative that begins today
Almancil celebrates 10th ‘Festival da Cataplana’
Almancil is once again celebrating the traditional Algarve ‘cataplana’ in its 10th ‘Festival da Cataplana’, running at 12 local restaurants until June 30. Besides showcasing the regional delicacy, the festival
Castro Marim’s International Festival of the Snail
Even if you don’t fancy snails, Castro Marim’s International Festival of the Snail promises endless delights, including mouth-watering Portuguese custard tarts (pastéis de nata), traditional music and lots of beer.
Book review: A year’s cooking in the Algarve
58 recipes from a misplaced English chef – Joe Devine On sale at the Lewis Andrews store in Almancil and no doubt elsewhere in the Algarve, this small and easy-to-follow