Morgadio da Calçada
Built in the early 18th century Morgadio da Calçada is one of the most important manor houses in the Douro town of Provesende. The quinta has a long history of
Royal Palmeira and Quinta da Pedra – Reinventing vinho verde
These two wines, priced at €13.95 and €22.95 at Apolónia (Royal Palmeira and Quinta da Pedra respectively) are something of a departure from the norm when it comes to vinho
Reinventing eggs on toast
For the most important meal of the day, why not forget the skillet and turn on the oven instead? Some out-of-the-box thinking and this is what I came up with.
Tons de Duorum Branco 2014
João Portugal Ramos is today one of Portugal’s great wine entrepreneurs. It all started in the Alentejo in the 1990s at his Vila Santa winery but he went on, over
Restaurant review – Bunkers Bistro & Grill
Deliciously innovative cuisine Located on the outskirts of Almancil on the road to Fonte Santa, Bunkers Bistro & Grill is rapidly becoming a favourite destination for those in search of
Courgette, carrot and parsnip burgers
Recipe || A friend told me the other day that my barbecuing makes me look like a caveman because I never talk about recipes for the veggies out there. So
Table with a view
This is the most coveted table at Boneca restaurant, which nestles within the Algar Seco rock formations in Carvoeiro. It is by no means a luxurious or fine dining establishment,
Primus inter pares – Palácio de Brejoeira – Alvarinho
So much has happened in terms of the Alvarinho grape in Portugal over the last 10 years or so that it is starting to get difficult to keep up. There
Niepoort Conciso 2012
I would not normally focus my weekly column on a wine I myself consider to be somewhat overpriced, but what we have here is something totally different that deserves the
Honey lemon curd muffins
You know that saying, ‘if life gives you lemons, make lemonade? Or throw them at someone’s head?’ Well, I’ve decided to make something sweet instead. This recipe was my solution