Traditionally port for me was always associated with Christmas. I’d watch my Dad and Grandmother retrieve the same bottle of dusty ruby port each year and have a glass each evening over Christmas. Surprisingly, I wouldn’t be interested in drinking it myself until I came to Portugal and was introduced to it properly. Once you’re …
As the weather warms up, you might find yourself reaching for a glass of refreshing, and ever so slightly sparkling Vinho Verde. It’s a pretty popular wine in Portugal, where its light and fresh nature is a great choice for pairing with the warm weather and dining outdoors. Despite being called Vinho Verde, quite literally …
Today, coffee is an essential part of Portuguese culture. What the cup of tea is to the English, coffee is to the Portuguese. It really is ingrained in everyday life here, it’s almost a part of what makes Portugal live and breathe. In many places you’ll find life doesn’t really start until everyone has had …
Bacalhau is perhaps one of the most famous parts of Portuguese cuisine. Maybe as synonymous with Portugal as a pastel de nata, or grilled sardines. The curious thing about it though? Bacalhau isn’t actually Portuguese, although today it’s not easy to find out. What is bacalhau? Well, the direct translation for bacalhau is quite simply …