Portugal

Folhado de Loulé

A pastry from The Algarve came from a contest between rich families. Enjoying a Folhado de Loulé (photo: Karen Campopiano)…

2 years ago

Almada, Portugal food crawl & sites

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y4l-o2qUd3k&t=28s Almada, Portugal food crawl & sites Brent visits Almada, just a quick ferry ride from Lisbon to eat at…

2 years ago

The Bread of Alentejo, Portugal

Pão Alentejano, the sourdough bread made in the Alentejo region of Portugal is known for it crunchy crust and distinctive…

2 years ago

Coffee Crawl in Lisbon

Brent is in Lisbon to try eight different coffee drinks at both historic and neighborhood cafes. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gR2htBEsi9w He tries uma…

2 years ago

Pastry Crawl in Évora, Portugal

Brent samples an unbelievable number of delicious pastries in Évora, Portugal, including many that were originally developed in local convents.…

2 years ago

Sopa de Tomate Alentejana

A delicious soup from Portugal that inspired Spanish dish. Sopa de Tomate Alentejana origin story Alentejo is the largest region…

2 years ago

Evora food & wine crawl and a visit to a creepy bone chapel

Brent visits Évora, Portugal to sample a delicious local dish called Ovos Mexidos com Espargos Selvagens (Scrambled Eggs with Wild…

2 years ago

Abandoned winery near Lisbon

Just across the river from Lisbon is an abandoned winery with some amazing street art. Quinta da Arealva, Almada, Portugal…

2 years ago

Torta de Azeitão

A lovely little cake from a town south of Lisbon. Torta de Azeitão (photo: Brent Petersen) Azeitão, Portugal Situated on…

2 years ago

Food crawl outside Lisbon’s tourist areas in Alvalade

Brent visits the decidedly non-touristy Lisbon neighborhood of Alvalade. He starts the day in the Alvalade market for a coffee,…

2 years ago