Stomping Grapes for Wine
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Stomping Grapes for Wine

Stomping Grapes for Wine is work, but nevertheless Dona Maria vineyard and some others continue the old method of stomping grapes for wine by foot trod rather than the modern mechanical means.  The reason?  There is a belief that foot trod…
Valentines Day

Valentines Day

Valentines Day will soon be here and I want to share some menu ideas. The quick and very easy starter of Shrimp with Goat Cheese is a big favorite, page 220 in my book Authentic Portuguese Cooking.  A combination of shrimp simmered in an…
Did You Know?

Did You Know?

Did you know? Did know you should wash those eggs just before cracking them?  Preparing food is more than just chopping, measuring and cooking.  In addition to other food safety rules, here are some safety rules regarding eggs to keep you…
Aromas of Cooking Up Portuguese
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Aromas of Cooking Up Portuguese

Aromas of cooking up Portuguese, at times, can be the subject of discussion. Quite often, when are discussing our Portuguese culture, it is said “you could always tell when you enter a Portuguese home.”   So what does that mean? For…
Sweet Red Peppers

Sweet Red Peppers

  Sweet Red Peppers may be the answer to your search for something different.  Perhaps a different ingredient, to be exact, that will bring the flavor of your dish to another level? You need not look beyond fresh sweet red peppers.  I am…