Crispy duck made easy
Anyone who has ever eaten real Peking duck knows that the poor deep fried imitation served by most Chinese restaurants in the west bears no resemblance to the real thing.
Algarve’s top chefs show off culinary skills
The Algarve Chefs Week is back again this month for its fourth event, showcasing “the best food the region has to offer”. Between May 23 and 30, eight top chefs
Portuguese wine show returns to Albufeira
Wine lovers are invited for the 6th Portuguese Wine Show, which will take place from May 17 to 19 at the EMA – the Espaço Multiusos de Albufeira exhibition hall.
Fish – Size matters
Size, when it comes to fish, definitely does matter. A large fish, unlike almost anything else we eat, is invariably tastier than a smaller fish of the same breed. Take
Filipa Pato Baga
The humble and thick-skinned Baga grape, the backbone of Mateus Rosé and the predominant red grape of the Bairrada region, was traditionally a high-yield variety for low quality winemaking. But
The simplest BBQ snack ever
So with Easter out of the way, it is time to remove the cover from your BBQ and get it ready for its first outing of the summer season. Now
Are restaurants ripping us off?
The prices of wine at restaurants is a subject of hot debate: just how much can be justified as a mark-up on a product that a restaurant simply pores from
Gastronomy and traditions celebrated in Azinhal
‘Terras de Maio’, an event held annually in Azinhal, Castro Marim, to celebrate the best the Algarve has to offer in terms of gastronomy and traditions, will take place between
Petit gateaux
Portuguese shop ‘Comme à Lisbonne’ in Paris, France – known for its delicious pastéis de nata (custard tarts) which sell like hot cakes everyday (a thousand go at least, we’re
Vila Joya does it again!
Vila Joya’s renowned restaurant has once again been voted into the ‘World’s 50 Best’ list – but this time it has climbed 15 positions to come in 22nd place. It’s