The Portuguese love cod and are the biggest consumers of it in the world. In Portugal, cod is eaten in every possible way: raw, cooked, roasted, grilled, sliced or shredded, white or yellow cured. But note that the cod we are talking about is always dry and salty. In Portugal, fresh cod is not eaten. …
Christmas is about family and the food that unites us around the table. It is about planning and excitement for all the Christmas desserts that will delight our loved ones. Portugal has plenty of desserts, and by now, you must already know that the Portuguese love sweet desserts, and Christmas isn’t an exception. Most Portuguese …
Portuguese love bread, we eat it in all meals, breakfast, lunch, and supper. As Amalia says in her song ” Numa casa Portuguesa fica bem Pão e vinho sobre a mesa,” – “In a Portuguese household, bread and wine on the table always look well.” It is pretty easy to find good bread in Portugal, …
This post is about Portuguese Desserts – the desserts you will find in restaurants all over Portugal and desserts typically cooked at home by the typical Portuguese family. The Portuguese have a sweet tooth and a love affair with sweet egg yolks, so you will find plenty of lovely desserts with egg yolks but also …
Portuguese people love pastries and bread! We love it so much that we made an art of it. You will find an opportunity to try Portuguese sweets and pastries everywhere. Even in small towns, there are several pastries and bakeries where people eat breakfast and have an afternoon snack. It is part of our culture …