Pastel de Nata

Podcast: Sweets from Sicily, New Orleans, and Massachusetts

Valentine's Day is coming up so what better time than now to sample some sweets and desserts from around the…

2 weeks ago

Top 5 Pastries in Portugal

Portugal has some of the best tarts, cakes, and sweets in the world. Here's my 5 favorite. Pastel de Nata…

3 weeks ago

Top 5 pastries in Portugal

Every city and town in Portugal has its own unique pastry. Brent counts down his five favorite from around Portugal…

4 weeks ago

Foodie roadtrip on São Miguel, Azores & a visit to the Mouth of Hell!

Brent is on the island of São Miguel in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean for a foodie trip to…

3 months ago

Podcast: Maria Lawton-The Azorean Green Bean in Lisbon

Maria is in Lisbon and meets Brent for an episode of the podcast. She tells Brent about her first trip…

4 months ago

Pastel de Nata de Bolota

In far eastern Portugal, near the border with Spain, you'll find a pastry that's a unique take on the famous…

1 year ago

Lisbon Pastel de Nata Crawl, part 2

Brent is back in Lisbon for more great bakeries serving up the famous custard tart, Pastel de Nata. He hits…

1 year ago

Pastel de Nata crawl in Lisbon, Part 1

Brent is in Lisbon to try Portugal's famous custard tart, the Pastel de Nata. He visits the place where it…

1 year ago

Lisbon’s famous Pastéis de Belém pastry

Lisbon's custard tart, the Pastel de Nata is available at every bakery in the city. But only one place can…

2 years ago

A New Twist on the famous Pastel de Nata

A pastry chef in Palmela, Portugal has created a new pastry that incorporates one of the region's most famous products.…

2 years ago

Vegan Pastel de Nata

Lisbon's famous egg custard tart has a vegan version. Pastel de Nata origin story Pastel de Nata is by far…

3 years ago

Lisbon’s Feast of St. Anthony

Lisbon's biggest party celebrates the city's patron saint with a barrage of music and dancing, not to mention grilled sardines,…

5 years ago

Where to Try Lisbon’s Characteristic Tart, the Pastel de Nata

The Pastel de Nata, was invented by monks in Lisbon. Today, it is by far the most popular treat in…

5 years ago