Portugal

Fernando Po winery visits

Brent is in Fernando Po, a village an hour from Lisbon. He visits some local wineries, samples wines, and gets…

2 years ago

Exploring Lisbon’s Graca neighborhood

Brent is in Graca to ride the new funicular and gave in wonder at the views. Plus, he visits some…

2 years ago

Portugal’s Freedom Day Celebration

April 25th, 2024 is the 50th anniversary of the Carnation Revolution, the event that overthrew the fascist Estado Novo regime.…

2 years ago

Caldo Verde

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

2 years ago

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 years 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…

2 years ago

Manjericos de Viana

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

2 years ago

Jésuita

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

2 years 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…

2 years ago

Torta de Viana

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

2 years ago