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. …
Wine is part of Portugal’s history, and its culture has always been present throughout the centuries. It has been and is part of everyone’s life, accompanied us during discoveries and emigration, in life celebrations, and is throughout the territory, with different characteristics and qualities, constituting an integral part of Portuguese gastronomy. The production of wine …
Cod in Portugal is known as the “faithful friend”! It is our faithful friend because in times of war it was there to feed the people, in times of crisis and hunger (and we know how common they were) was the staple food, in times of fast imposed by religion was the alternative to eating …
Pedro and Ines … love, tragedy, myth, legend, reality … today’s story has been told so many times that it is difficult to distinguish what is fiction and what is reality. Let’s try to clarify what is known to have really happened, where there are doubts and what is really legend! Due to family intrigues, …
Historically, Coimbra is the third city in Portugal – well, it was even the capital for a few years! Today, it’s famous for the University! Though more than just a university city, it is a city of culture, full of history and stories. In this article, we will introduce some of these stories while exploring …