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Caldo VerdeCaldo Verde

Caldo Verde

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

12 months ago
JésuitaJésuita

Jésuita

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

1 year ago
Porto’s Bank of TilesPorto’s Bank of Tiles

Porto’s Bank of Tiles

The Banco de Materiais is helping keep alive Porto's heritage of Azulejo tiles. Azulejo mural at Igreja do Carmo, Porto…

1 year ago
Foz do Douro, PortugalFoz do Douro, Portugal

Foz do Douro, Portugal

A quick trip from Porto, Foz do Douro seems a world away. Foz do Douro origin story The parish of…

1 year ago
Dishes, Drinks & Sites in Foz do DouroDishes, Drinks & Sites in Foz do Douro

Dishes, Drinks & Sites in Foz do Douro

Brent takes a day trip from Porto to the oceanside town of Foz do Douro. He checks out the lighthouse…

2 years ago
Port Wine Crawl in Porto, PortugalPort Wine Crawl in Porto, Portugal

Port Wine Crawl in Porto, Portugal

Brent is in Porto, Portugal to try the namesake wine of the city. Ruby, Tawny, Rose, L.B.V., and even a…

2 years ago
Azulejo Tiles & Food Crawl in PortoAzulejo Tiles & Food Crawl in Porto

Azulejo Tiles & Food Crawl in Porto

Brent is in Porto, Portugal to gaze in wonder at the amazing tile murals in churches & at the iconic…

2 years ago