My Father’s Alentejo

My Father’s Alentejo

I heard the stories so many times they made my father's Alentejo mine.  Tales of men working in the fields and others harvesting cork on our cousin’s family cork farm were told and retold. If not from my father, I would hear stories from…
Flavors of Portugal

Flavors of Portugal

  The Flavors of Portugal have you intrigued. So, you have decided to make Portugal your destination vacation this year.  Now, you are starting to wonder what exactly are the Flavors of Portugal and if you will like them.  Portugal…
Azevias de Grao (Chickpea Pastry)
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Azevias de Grao (Chickpea Pastry)

Did I mention our love of Azevias de Grao (chickpea turnovers)?  We love chickpeas. Seriously, you can see we even use them in desserts. The name Azevia indicates a type of flounder to which these pastries are somewhat shaped when folded over.…
A Porto Getaway!

A Porto Getaway!

By Ana Patuleia Ortins   Now that you have decided to go to Portugal, specifically a Porto Getaway, let the planning begin!  I hope I can help you plan your Porto Getaway or at least lead you in the right direction. I am not…
Vinho or Vinha?
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Vinho or Vinha?

Vinho or Vinha is the question of the day. As you see the recipes, especially in marinades, you might think I made a mistake on the titles.  One might say it should be vinha, which I often hear from those of the Azores and not vinho. On the…