Shopping centre to hold cake decorating workshops
Aqua Portimão shopping centre is organising a round of free workshops and demonstrations on cake decorating, the first of which is scheduled for this Sunday (February 9) at 4pm and
A love affair, laced with alcohol
It’s a different way of staying friends … Germany has strengthened ties with Portugal by producing its Gin Sul, a heady mixture of Portuguese zests (especially a type of rock
Highest scores for 2011 vintage Port
American magazine Wine Spectator organised a special tasting of Port wines to include in its February edition, and the scores the varieties received are off-the-chart. Although none of the 125
Celebrating the Algarve orange
The Algarve is well-known for its delicious, juicy oranges – the EN125 being lined with dozens of roadside vendors. But next week in Portimão, and all under one roof, the
Gambas da Costa
An affordable local delicacy These local prawns caught off the Algarve coast are surprisingly difficult to find. Apart from specialised seafood restaurants, such as O Rui in Silves, I have
Duorum Colheita 2011
This is a mid-range Douro red with quite some pedigree behind it. Launched in 2007, Duorum is a joint venture between José Soares Franco, one of Portugal’s foremost oenologists of
Portugal receives two international gastronomy awards
At its annual assembly in Paris recently, the International Academy of Gastronomy bestowed awards on two Portuguese personalities – up-and-coming chef David Jesus and cookery writer Armando Fernandes. Jesus, working
Wine tasting and dinner at Penina Hotel
An evening of delicious food and wine combined masterfully is promised at the next Penina Hotel & Golf Resort’s wine and food pairing event, to take place at its prestigious
Epic winter workshops in Albufeira
A series of workshops focusing on wine, pastry-making, cookery and cocktails, entitled ‘Epic Winter Sessions’, is ongoing at Epic Sana Algarve Hotel in Albufeira until February 28. The idea is
Filipa Pato Baga & Touriga Nacional
Bairrada winemaker Filipa Pato is well known for her “ensaios” (experiments), breaking the mould with different blends. As I’ve said in this column in the past, I’m a great fan