Gourmet

WHILE WATCHING a cookery programme recently, I heard the female cook explain that she was wearing polythene gloves because she was handling raw meat – nothing wrong in that, I

TRANS-FATS are something high on the discussion list of the healthy, those trying to be healthy and those who are producing foods for us in a hopefully more healthy way

… To Diana Smith of Let the Magic In! Diana has opened her shop in Algoz (just by the post office) and the opening hours are Monday to Saturday 10am

Lamb is a delightful meat at any time of the year, but somehow during the spring months it seems even better – even if it has been bought frozen. I

Ingredients Pastry case: 200g flour 100g butter Yolk of one egg A little water Filling: 1 whole egg plus 1 egg yolk (large or extra large eggs please!) 50g sugar

Pork to take the strain This is one of those “if” stories.  If bird flu does take hold and if we are advised to stop eating poultry, or if we just

Sandwiches When it was brought to my attention that it is British Sandwich Week from May 14 to 20, I thought it worth sharing a recent experience with you.  On the

Spring has Sprung!   Three best value wines to enjoy now and throughout the warmer months Várzea de Gouxa Branco Vinho de Mesa from Ribatejo A blend of Fernão Pires and

Frightening Thought McDonalds has announced recently that it is to introduce a new Bigger Big Mac – but how much bigger is bigger?  The answer is a whopping 40 per cent.  So

This week’s chocolate treat – tried and tested by The Resident’s Helen Berns – is the Mars Delight. Now available throughout the Algarve and priced at around 2.20 euros for