Wine – A Chardonnay to look out for
Lacrau Wines of the Douro region, with the scorpion on the label (‘lacrau’ is the name commonly given to scorpions in Portuguese), are widely available. They make very good value-for-money
Querença’s popular smoked sausage festival is back!
Town pays tribute to patron saint with its best smoked sausages It’s almost time for the return of ‘Festa das Chouriças’, Querença’s famous smoked sausage festival which is held every
The Enchanting World of Wine
Wine, the age-old elixir, has been captivating human senses for thousands of years. Its rich history, diverse varieties, and the art of winemaking have intertwined with the cultures of civilizations
Cakes and jams – Freshness and creativity
Munchi enriches every meal with its jams, chutneys, and piri-piri sauces and sweetens the heart with its cakes Lagos native Cátia Santos is the face behind Munchi Cozinha Criativa (Creative
Fresh out of the oven
Lagos Intermarché’s house-made cookies are a cosy treat for the colder months. The leaves are falling, and the air is cooler; winter calls for a cosy treat. To celebrate the
Hunting for Burgundy truffles
It took 11 people, two dogs and two hours to come into possession of 168 grams of the Burgundy truffle. It might seem like too little, but it is actually
Wine Movies, Quinta dos Vales Wines, and Cozy Snacks: The Perfect Trio for Rainy Winter Days
Rainy winter days create the ideal ambience for cosy indoor activities, and what better way to spend them than indulging in wine movies, accompanied by exquisite Quinta dos Vales wines
Tried and Tasted: Epicur Wine Boutique & Food
At the heart of Faro, a bountiful wine cellar is paired with daring fusion dishes in a sassy setting. The place and the name may have remained the same, but
Wine Talk – End-of-year wine thoughts
Patrick Stuart reflects on unusual year as a wine lover I expect that some of my regular readers have been missing what was my weekly column in the Resident over
Portuguese cuisine among top five in the world
Only Italy, Japan and Greece received higher scores than Portugal Portuguese cuisine has been voted as the fourth best in the world, according to audience votes collected by food website TasteAtlas.