Pastel de Nata

Podcast: Sweets from Sicily, New Orleans, and MassachusettsPodcast: Sweets from Sicily, New Orleans, and Massachusetts

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 months ago
Top 5 Pastries in PortugalTop 5 Pastries in Portugal

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…

2 months ago
Top 5 pastries in PortugalTop 5 pastries in Portugal

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…

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

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…

4 months ago
Podcast: Maria Lawton-The Azorean Green Bean in LisbonPodcast: Maria Lawton-The Azorean Green Bean in Lisbon

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…

5 months ago
Pastel de Nata de BolotaPastel de Nata de Bolota

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 2Lisbon Pastel de Nata Crawl, part 2

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 1Pastel de Nata crawl in Lisbon, Part 1

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 pastryLisbon’s famous Pastéis de Belém pastry

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 NataA New Twist on the famous Pastel de Nata

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 NataVegan Pastel de Nata

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. AnthonyLisbon’s Feast of St. Anthony

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

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