Madeira bananas popular in mainland Portugal
Madeira Island ‘exports’ 80% of its banana production to mainland Portugal. In the first eight months of the year, production of this popular fruit reached 9,512 tonnes, with 7,590 tonnes
Autumn gastronomic delights
Autumn started at the Sheraton Algarve & Pine Cliffs Resort in Albufeira with an explosion of flavours following the re-opening of restaurants Aldar and Il Giardino. After an ‘Indian Night’
Food talk
Food lovers are invited to attend a debate entitled ‘Gastronomy – tradition and innovation’ being held at the Vicente Campinas Library in Vila Real de Santo António on October 25
Olive walk
A walk through an olive grove in Santa Maria (Capelinha), Tavira, is taking place on Saturday, October 26 from 2.30pm. Walk leaders are Manuel Martins and Manuel João de Palma,
Lenda de Dona Maria
By James Johnson features@algarveresident.com Whilst the Algarve Resident’s usual wine columnist Patrick Stuart is away for a couple of weeks, James Johnson will be putting forward a few offerings to
Lobster bisque does not get any better than this
By PATRICK STUART patrick.stuart@open-media.net The lobster, the whole lobster and nothing but the lobster – well not strictly speaking as a lobster bisque also contains some other ingredients like onions,
A French first for Chaine des Rotisseurs
By Mich Dressler Around 25 members and guests of the Algarve Bailliage (Chapter) of the Chaine des Rotisseurs enjoyed a first-time experience of French cuisine thanks to Chef Guy Doré
Algarve Wine Society visits the Douro
One highlight followed another during the Algarve Wine Society’s recent trip to the Douro Valley. The tour was devised and led by professional wine educator, Stephen Rosser. The Douro was
Organic products
A market of organic food products takes place every Saturday in Portimão. Local farmers sell a variety of organically grown produce at the Jardim 1º de Dezembro, in front of
Three wines, three awards
Quinta dos Vales’ wines have achieved much recognition throughout the globe, reaching as far as China in its few years of existence. Recognition in the German market has, however, remained