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Brent
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Jésuita
A Portuguese pastry named for their resemblance to religious vestments. Jésuita origin story Similar to the French pastry Jésuite, which…
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…
Torta de Viana
The cake named for a city in Northern Portugal came out of nearby Convent. Torta de Viana origin story Nearly…
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…
Museu do Traje, the museum of traditional Portuguese costumes
Traditional outfits of the Minho region are still worn once year. In northern Portugal, Viana do Castelo and the surrounding…
Life in Portugal: Pros and Cons
Brent is in Lisbon and Setubal, talking about some of the Pros and Cons of living in Portugal. About the…
Valentine’s Scarves from Portugal
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
Brent tries his hand at preserving olives at home. He tries several different methods of curing and brining and one…
Bola de Berlim
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!)
Brent is in Beja, Portugal to try the local Bambina, Azevias, and Tosquiados treats! Plus, he visit a Roman museum…