“Algarve Exportador” prepares to propel Algarve at international gourmet fairs
It is a new project, aimed at taking the best of “made in Algarve” gourmet delights to international markets. Algarve Exportador is being spearheaded by ACRAL, the Algarve’s retailers association,
Tavira hosts fig bonbon demonstration on Saturday
A demonstration on how to make fig bonbons – the delicious fig sweets synonymous with the Algarve – will be taking place at Tavira’s municipal museum on Saturday, from 10am
Wine tasting and lunch to raise funds for autistic children
A charity wine tasting and lunch to benefit autistic children in the Algarve is being held at the Veneza restaurant and wine cellar in Mem Moniz, near Paderne, on Saturday,
Cooking is an art
You wouldn’t usually expect to see a cookery book in an art gallery but Joe Devine has created a masterpiece, filled with imaginative recipes and beautifully presented photographs. Joe has
Conrad Algarve hosts ‘Wine Academy’ class
Wine producer José Bento dos Santos will be leading the next Wine Academy class that will take place at the Conrad Algarve Hotel in Quinta do Lago on Thursday, October
Top chefs join forces at Vila Joya’s Tribute to Claudia
Vila Joya’s hugely popular gourmet festival ‘Tribute to Claudia’ will return to the Galé resort in Albufeira between November 10-15, featuring a number of award-winning and Michelin-starred culinary maestros. Every
Rota do Petisco is “exceeding all expectations”
This year’s Rota do Petisco (Tapas Route) is well on its way to becoming the most successful so far. Organisers Teia D’Impulsos have announced that “90,000 tapas” have been sold
Preserved Mackerel and Garbanzo Bean Hummus
Fish is a big part of our gastronomic heritage. Not only the fresh seafood available at local markets or from fishermen, but one of our most characteristic features as a
Goose barnacles take centre stage in Vila do Bispo
Vila do Bispo will hold its fourth ‘Festival do Perceve’ (Goose Barnacle Festival) on the weekend of September 4-6 at the local EB 2,3 São Vicente school. Considered the “icon
Algarvian carrots
Here’s a vegetarian nibble, nonetheless a very Portuguese one. Our tidbits, or petiscos as we call them, are a reason to mingle and an excuse to have a drink or two.