Cookbook with ‘cataplana’ recipes available for free download in English
A cookbook offering over 40 recipes on how to cook with the Algarve’s traditional ‘Cataplana’ copper pot has been launched by the regional tourism board (RTA) and is available for
Alkaline recipes – prevention before cure
Often people wait until illness occurs before changing their eating habits and lifestyle, but it is amazing how well you can feel if you take care of yourself and, at
Pastéis de nata would win ‘custard tart battle’
An article published online by The Guardian newspaper has named the Portuguese ‘pastel de nata’ the clear winner if there were ever to be a fight between the Portuguese and
“Francesinha” named one of Europe’s top 10 flavours
The “Francesinha”, Porto’s legendary meaty sandwich, has been considered one of “Europe’s top 10 flavours” by British website The Culture Trip. The site describes the Francesinha as a “booming, stacked
Minho runs for Europe’s Best Gastronomy Region
Minho is in the running for 2016’s ‘European Gastronomy Region’. The bid was presented on February 12 in Ponte de Lima, with the support of regional consortium Minho IN and
A Michelin rant
It’s time once again for my annual rant about Portugal’s Michelin Guide, in the hope that the powers that be will finally wake up and realise what a pathetic job
Restaurant Review – VillArade
A perfect place for social dining Ferragudo || The newly-renovated VillArade restaurant opened its freshly painted doors in Ferragudo (formerly Tempo Bistrot and more recently Ashleys). Pedro will give you
Fish and seafood evening with Chef Miguel Castro e Silva
Chef Miguel Castro e Silva is one of the most celebrated Portuguese chefs, associated with great restaurants such as the Bull & Bear in Porto and the Tuga restaurant in
Cataplana – Algarve on the table
Popular with seafood-lovers everywhere, the cataplana is a regional culinary classic Its appearance may be unusual, but the unique cataplana is a true symbol of the Algarve’s culinary tradition, and
Discover the secrets of the Algarve cataplana
Tradition || Now is your chance to learn more about one of the Algarve’s most traditional dishes – the cataplana, a delicious shellfish stew cooked in a copper clam-shaped pot.