Monchique’s Bolo de Tacho gains intangible cultural heritage status
Bolo de Tacho is a staple of Monchique’s gastronomic heritage Monchique’s Bolo de Tacho cake has been officially included in the National Inventory of Intangible Cultural Heritage. The announcement was published in the
Gusto by Heinz Beck hosts exclusive wine masterclass and dinner
Experience includes masterclass and seven-course dinner Wine enthusiasts and fine dining lovers are in for a treat as Gusto by Heinz Beck at Quinta do Lago’s Conrad Algarve resort prepares
Chefs on Fire comes to Algarve for first time
Chefs on Fire Vilamoura will see top chefs cook dishes using fire exclusively The Algarve resort town of Vilamoura is set to host Chefs on Fire, Europe’s largest festival of
Vila Vita Biergarten hosts Austrian Weeks
Until April 9, the Algarve’s popular beer garden will be serving comforting flavours from the land of Mozart and Klimt. The Vila Vita Biergarten, renowned for its authentic Bavarian tavern
Let’s talk fish! A day out at Portugal’s largest cannery
The factory employs 850 workers (mostly women) and has been in existence since 1915 There was something decidedly fishy going on in the small seaside town of Peniche which, to
Haggis, the great chieftain of the Scottish cuisine
We often intertwine certain foods with certain cultures. For instance, pasta is Italian, croissant is French, and haggis is undoubtedly Scottish. The truth of it all is that pasta might
Smoked sausages take centre stage in Querença
This weekend marks the return of ‘Festa das Chouriças’, the famous smoked sausage festival held every year in Querença, Loulé in honour of São Luís, the local patron saint of
Monchique’s Bolo de Tacho eyes cultural recognition
Bolo de Tacho is one of Monchique’s most traditional cakes Portugal has begun the public consultation process to include Monchique’s Bolo de Tacho cake in the National Inventory of Intangible Cultural
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
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