Portugal

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Caldo Verde

Portugal's Caldo Verde, known as "Green Broth," originated in Minho, an area that includes the cities of Braga and Viana…

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Vinho Verde, Portugal’s Green Wine

The Minho Region of northern Portugal is famous for Vinho Verde. Translated to "Green Wine" the name doesn't refer to…

2 weeks ago

Sanctuary of the Sacred Heart of Jesus

Without a doubt, the Sanctuary of the Sacred Heart of Jesus / Mount of Santa Luzia (Santuário do Sagrado Coração…

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Manjericos de Viana

In Viana do Castelo there's a special sweet that supposedly looks like a vase of basil. Manjericos de Viana at…

4 weeks ago

Jésuita

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

1 month ago

Pastry Crawl in Viana do Castelo, Portugal

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

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Torta de Viana

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

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Foodie tour of Viana do Castelo, Portugal

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

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Museu do Traje, the museum of traditional Portuguese costumes

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

2 months ago

Life in Portugal: Pros and Cons

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…

2 months ago