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Tosquiados are a cookie from the Alentego region of Portugal. Specifically, they are from the small city of Beja, not…

Brent visits Newport, Rhode Island and samples some cocktails including one with ties to a painful past. He also checks…

Housed in a 16th century (or earlier) building, Os Infantes is a terrific place to get a glass of wine…

Brent travels to Rhode Island for some classic and unusual Rhode Island dishes like Pizza Strips, & Johnnycakes. Plus, a…

The Banco de Materiais is helping keep alive Porto’s heritage of Azulejo tiles. Azulejo Tile origin story Azulejos are painted…

Brent takes a break on Cape Cod, but not before sampling a Pastel de Nata in New Bedford recommended by…

Bolo de Arroz or Rice Cake is a sweet treat that’s so moist and rich you might even wind up…

Brent is on the hunt for Portugal’s Bolo Rei Christmas cake. He visits a Christmas Market, bakeries & a flower…

Brent returns to his hometown of Chicago to try the Chicago style pizza that locals eat. Hint: It’s not Deep…

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