Summer Algarvian Gaspacho
Summer heat has arrived and a refreshing light meal is in order. Gaspacho is a very typical Portuguese dish served cold, mainly popular in the Algarve and Alentejo, plus in
Summer reds from Quinta de Cidrô
With the extreme temperatures we have been experiencing here in the Algarve over the last couple of weeks, well chilled dry rosés and crisp fresh whites tend to be the
Cookbook with ‘cataplana’ recipes available for free download in English
A cookbook offering over 40 recipes on how to cook with the Algarve’s traditional ‘Cataplana’ copper pot has been launched by the regional tourism board (RTA) and is available for
Olhão celebrates 30th popular seafood festival
Seafood lovers are counting the days to Olhão’s popular seafood festival (Festival do Marisco), which will take place at the town’s Jardim Pescador Olhanense between August 10 and 15. For
Wine – Pale, pink and posh
What has happened to rosé wine over recent years has to be the biggest thing to change in the world of wine since that 17th century monk Dom Pérignon added
Steakhouse opens in Quinta do Lago
Bovino Steakhouse, a new restaurant for meat-lovers, opened in Quinta do Lago on July 9. Located by the lake at roundabout 6, the restaurant occupies what was the first house
Chocolate ‘Pão de Ló’ with peaches and rosemary honey
There is a place in Portugal, north of Lisbon, called Rio Maior. This is supposed to be the capital of this gooey delight. But further north Ovar also has its
Portimão also holds Street Food Festival
Following the success of a similar festival in Lagos, Portimão is to hold its first Street Food Festival from July 23 to August 2 at Alameda da Praça da República.
Stuffed French toast brioche
We woke up the other morning and felt like a decadent breakfast. We came across this recipe from Jamie Purviance’s cookbook ‘Weber’s Time to Grill’ that we have in our
The taste of “real” oregano
Ever wondered what makes Portuguese salads taste so good? At my favourite chicken piri-piri restaurant in Guia (Casa Ramirez), the salads have always been outstanding; good local tomatoes and those