“Portuguese?” Lemongrass Tea

Lemongrass can be really tricky to get hold of in the Algarve, so we were delighted to find some in our local supermarket recently, and looked forward to making a Thai dish with it.

To our shame, we found it a week or so later looking a little past its best, when we had already [...]

Portuguese Liqueurs – A Beginners Guide

There are some pretty fabulous liqueurs on offer in Portugal. Perfect for enjoying after a meal, or indeed just for the sake of it!

Friendly restaurateurs sometimes hand out a free glass of something Portuguese after a meal, but it is usually port or aguardente (Portuguese “fire water.”) You have to hunt down or request [...]

Cocktails for Summer….and a Salad

Readers of the blog may be aware that I also write articles for Suite 101, and I have recently added recipes for some cocktails, perfect for this warm summer – including the classic Brazillian caipirinha. There is also a lovely salad to use up all those tasty left-overs from Summer BBQs.

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Bloody Mary – Portuguese Style

We usually fly to and from Portugal on budget airlines, so when, a couple of months ago we found ourselves flying “full service,” with British Airways, it was a pleasant surprise when the trolley of free drinks came down the plane.

Bloody Mary – Portuguese Style

I spotted the little brown bottle of Worcestershire [...]