Alentejo meets Douro
Most connoisseurs of Portuguese wine would agree that the country’s greatest wines come from the Douro, but there are those who would argue the case of the Alentejo. I personally
New “home” for prickly pear
Alcoutim || The status of the prickly pear has just been heightened in the Algarve with the inauguration of its very own “home” in Alcoutim. The Association of Prickly Pear
Pine “mint”: Portugal’s white gold
Nuts || It has been described as Portugal’s “white gold” – a kilo of which can be sold for €120. What are we talking about? Pine nuts. Little jewels hiding
Travel experts praise Alentejan cuisine
Destination || The Alentejo’s gastronomy has earned its place on the list of ‘Best Value Destinations’ for 2015, published by travel website Rough Guides. The region came in 7th in
Alambre – Christmas in a bottle
Last year, for the special Christmas edition of the Algarve Resident, I wrote a general article about Portuguese fortified wines and how well suited they are to the festive table,
Mulled wine pear crumble
Food writer Megan Melling has prepared a very special and festive Christmas dinner menu for our readers. She has already presented us with the starter (Spinach and Sheep Cheese Pastries)
An Alvarinho from the Lisbon region
What white wine to serve with starters on Christmas Day depends, of course, on what we are serving, but if going down the route of smoked salmon or seafood, I
Bacalhau with a meaty twist
New food writer Megan Melling has prepared a very special and festive Christmas dinner menu for our readers. Last week she cooked Spinach and Sheep Cheese Pastries for starters, and
Restaurant Review: L’Auberge
Recently re-opened, L’Auberge restaurant, located just outside Loulé on the road to Salir, has rapidly gained popularity in that part of the Algarve. A warm welcome greets diners on arrival
Allgo – Another new wine from Dão
My dear friend James Johnson, who has stood in for me writing this column for the last three weeks whilst I was travelling, beat me to the mark writing about