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Stone Soup or Sopa da Pedra is a hearty Portuguese soup that combines beans, potatoes, and various cured meats and sausages. This dish, that’s typical from the city of Almeirim, is deliciously comforting and perfect for the winter months. Continue to read to learn more about the story behind it and how to make it! …
The Francesinha is a Portuguese sandwich made with several layers of pork sausage, steak, ham, and cheese, topped with loads of sauce and a fried egg. It’s a typical sandwich from Porto, where you will find plenty of restaurants specialized in making it. If you are visiting Porto, it should be part of at least …
Thinking of brandy, you might first think of Cognac and Armanac in France. However, brandy connoisseurs will know that Portugal produces some fine brandies too! Don’t quite believe us yet? Well Lourinhã in central Portugal is one of only three regions in Europe that is a Denomination of Controlled Origin to produce brandy, alongside the …
Every year, the southernmost region of Portugal, the Algarve receives thousands of tourists and seasonal residents from all over the globe. Famous for its Atlantic beaches and one of the best climates in Europe, the South is considered one of the biggest and most important tourist regions in Portugal. While tourism accounts for the largest …