Quinta do Vallado Moscatel Galego
By PATRICK STUART patrick.stuart@open-media.net With the summer finally seeming to have arrived last weekend (although not for long according to the weather forecast) thoughts turn to summer wines. When looking
New EU rule may bring very odd fish to the table
Portuguese eating habits could see some odd changes in the near future as a result of a recent EU policy, which aims to prohibit fishermen to throw back into the
Top 10 tips for barbecuing
By CHRIS WINSTANLEY Living in the Algarve has allowed me to eat outside two or three times a week for the last six summers. I have made some great barbecue
Chefs’ challenge
Eight chefs from across Portugal have been selected to compete in the final of the 24th Chef of the Year (Chefe Cozinheiro do Ano) challenge to be held in November.
Portugal reveals its cooking secrets to foreigners
Practical cooking classes, Portuguese language tuition and visits to key locations are on the ‘menu’ of “Taste Portugal”, a cultural and gastronomic experience which will take place from June 17
The most awarded port producer
Symington Family Estates, the world’s leading Port producer with a market share of over 33% of premium category Ports and a diverse portfolio of renowned companies including Graham’s, Dow’s, Cockburn’s
Cooking snails
Learn how to cook snails the Portuguese way during a culinary demonstration at the Tavira Municipal Museum on June 22 at 2.30pm. The two-hour session led by Anabela and José
A tasty break in Lisbon
The Corinthia Lisbon, one of the city’s most luxurious five-star hotels, is offering a very special summer promotion valid until the end of August. For €160 per night for a
Wine Talk – Cartuxa white
By Patrick Stuart patrick.stuart@open-media.com It’s not often I write about an old classic, especially when there is nothing really new to tell, but this Cartuxa white continues to stand out