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Celebration of the Holy Ghost

Celebration of the Holy Ghost

  The Celebration of the Holy Ghost,  Festa do Espirito Santo, according to oral history, originated from two religious experiences during the 16th century.   Since that time, particularly in the Azores, a celebratory meal of thanksgiving…
Holy Ghost Soup

Holy Ghost Soup

Holy Ghost Soup (Sopa de Espirito Santo),  from my book Portuguese Home Cooking,  is a version which happens to come from the island of Graciosa. Every island in the Azores has their version of Holy Ghost Soup .   Serves 6 1 small onion,…
Wine and Garlic Pork Ribs

Wine and Garlic Black Scabbard

In Madeira, Wine and Garlic Black Scabbard fish steaks are first marinated, then fried.  However,  you can use large marinated cubes of the fish. (Other firm fish can be substituted if you can not get the black scabbard.) Simply thread the…
Wine and Garlic Pork Ribs

Wine and Garlic Pork Ribs

Wine and Garlic Pork Ribs (Costelos de Porco em vinho e alho) marinated at least 24 hours and served up with a bread stuffing makes for a flavorful meal on a quiet Saturday night when snow is falling. Actually, wine and garlic marinated pork…
Wine and Garlic Pork Ribs

Marinated Pork Cubes (Caçoila)

A seasoned wine and garlic combination, for infusing a dish of Marinated Pork Cubes (Caçoila), is typically made on the morning following the killing of a pig. I am glad I don't have to wait to kill a pig to make it. This is a traditional Azorean…