Sep 05 2007
The New York Times has an excellent article out this week on this outstanding novel. You can also read the first chapter of the book online (there’s a link on the left hand side of the article).
Read the full article
Sep 02 2007
Caldo Verde Portuguese Green Soup with chouriço
Pasteis de Nata Those gorgeous custard tarts that are a Portuguese delight! Delicious Days has a good article as well as a well received recipe
Bacalhãu á Gomes de Sá A casserole of cod (bacalhau) and potatoes and onions
Feijoada A meat and bean stew
Portuguese Sweet Bread Pão Doce. As it says, a lovely light sweet bread that’s great for breakfast
Cozido Portuguesa - Portuguese Stew A meat and vegetable stew
Bacalhau Brás - Cod with scambled eggs Salt cod )Bacalhau) is the most popluar of all foods in Portugal. It is said that there are as many ways to cook it as days in the year. It is often eaten at Christmas as well as throughout the year. This is a nice simple hearty recipe.
Arroz Doce Portuguese rice pudding - literally ’sweet rice’
Piri-Piri Hot chili sauce - way too hot for me but the Portuguese have adopted it as a national favourite from Africa
Pão de-Ló Portuguese sponge cake - this recipe is perfect.
Some other useful sites
Mary’s Portugeuse Sweetbread If you are in the US you can order her famous bread online
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