Mastering the heat in the kitchen: cooking sous vide
Ever since early man discovered cooking with fire, he was up to the challenge of how to tame its powers so that food comes out moist, juicy and delicious. Attempts
Off Grid and Ignorant in Portugal: The big plan for a second life … and why it’s all about wine
We started the Google search with escarradeira, then moved on to cuspideira and then we started calling people. A few hours and many phone calls later, we realised we weren’t
Vale do Lobo restaurants to tantalise tastebuds this Christmas and New Year
Seven flavour ‘moments’ from Tinto available for free delivery to Vale do Lobo residents The Algarve’s prestigious Vale do Lobo resort is gearing up to delight diners this Christmas and New
Wine Talk – What price for the best Port?
Whatever your budget for Port wine this Christmas, follow our guide to get the best value for money The Christmas table is never complete without Port wine. It goes just
Spotlight on malt whiskies at the Tivoli Marina Vilamoura
Pepper’s Steakhouse hosted Glenfiddich’s Global Ambassador Struan Grant Ralph for an exquisite edition of its “Meat the Whisky Maker” events. Glenfiddich’s Global Ambassador, Struan Grant Ralph, was in the Algarve
Olhão spreads Christmas cheer with giant Bolo-rei
Cake weighs 250 kilos and will be served to everyone at Jardim Patrão Joaquim Lopes The festive season is about to get even sweeter in Olhão as the town prepares
Max Graham, Portuguese wine ambassador to London
Max Graham and his father Johnny are redoubtable entrepreneurs. When Johnny founded Churchill’s in 1981, nobody had created a Port company for 50 years. “I remember, as a small kid,
Celebrating the festive season in style at Authentic
As the festive season draws near, it’s time to make plans for memorable celebrations, and Authentic Restaurant in Almancil offers the ideal setting for a truly special experience. Nestled in
Born to be wild, the story of the Boletus mushroom
“Look carefully!” – my grandfather said. “Look where you step” – he said – “and it will reveal itself!” Having received these words of wisdom, as a kid I would
What do you call a winery that has it all?
I’m a lucky man, for sure. The monthly wine tasting and pairing event that takes place pretty much on my doorstep has given me ‘remote access’ to wines and wineries