Brazilian Carnival party for Chaîne des Rôtisseurs
The theme of the evening was Black & White On the day of Carnival, 25 confrères of the Chaîne des Rôtisseurs and their friends gathered at the Brazilian restaurant Sabores
Food and flight: Where do flavours go? – Part 1
It has been a while since I had to take a flight that provided a proper meal. During the past few years, I have been bobbing about Europe, which did
Portugal on a plate
The gastronomic experience at the Ombria Algarve resort blends traditional and modern flavours In the municipality of Loulé, the Ombria Algarve resort continues to evolve to offer guests and visitors
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
Sauerkraut, a tangy tale that divides opinion
Some foods are inherently (and, in my view, undeservedly) divisive. ‘Love it or hate it’ splits opinions on things like marmite, liquorice, coriander and sauerkraut. Whilst I am happy to
Gaspacho & Migas, a blend of elegance and culinary delights
Chef Ivo Braz combined elegance with the essence of Alentejo and Algarve flavours The Algarve branch of the gourmet dining group Chaîne des Rôtisseurs welcomed in the new year at
Lemon posset
Lemons are undoubtedly one of my favourite dessert flavours. Offering a perfect balance of sweetness and acidity, lemon desserts always provide a light and refreshing end to a meal. Having
Preserving tradition
Feito no Zambujal produces cured meats and sausages made from Iberian pigs and which can be found at some of the Algarve’s top restaurants and hotels Twelve years ago, in
Sea buckthorn, a nutritional powerhouse and a dietary staple of astronauts and Olympians
I must have been six years old when I first encountered sea buckthorn. Its sizeable bush comprised of a handful of widely scattered, long branches that were adorned with narrow
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