Jésuita

2 years ago

A Portuguese pastry named for their resemblance to religious vestments. Various Jésuitas at Leitaria Do Carmo (photo: Brent Petersen) Jésuita…

Pastry Crawl in Viana do Castelo, Portugal

2 years ago

Brent is in Viana do Castelo, Portugal to try the local treat, Torta de Viana. Plus, he tries a giant…

Torta de Viana

2 years ago

The cake named for a city in Northern Portugal came out of nearby Convent. Torta de Viana from Pastelaria Dantas…

Foodie tour of Viana do Castelo, Portugal

2 years ago

Brent is in Viana do Castelo in the North region of Portugal to try some of the best food there…

Museu do Traje, the museum of traditional Portuguese costumes

2 years ago

Traditional outfits of the Minho region are still worn once year. Villagers in characteristic clothing (image: Museu do Traje) In…

Life in Portugal: Pros and Cons

2 years ago

Brent is in Lisbon and Setubal, talking about some of the Pros and Cons of living in Portugal. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cFR1HuO7htg About…

Valentine’s Scarves from Portugal

2 years ago

Embroidered scarves in rural Portugal were a sort of love letter from young women to the objects of their affection.…

Curing & Preserving Olives at Home

2 years ago

Brent tries his hand at preserving olives at home. He tries several different methods of curing and brining and one…

Bola de Berlim

2 years ago

Portugal's famous donut got its start in Germany. Ich bin ein Berliner There's an oft-repeated story that President John F.…

Delicious local pastries in Beja, Portugal (and recycled art!)

2 years ago

Brent is in Beja, Portugal to try the local Bambina, Azevias, and Tosquiados treats! Plus, he visit a Roman museum…