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Alheira: The King of Portuguese Sausage
Alheira is a smoked Portuguese sausage, (pronounced “Al – iyai -rah”), that derives its name from the Portuguese word alho, meaning “garlic”. Different from its pork-dominated counterparts, Alheira is...
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Aguardente Bagaçeira: Portugal’s Seriously Strong Wine Spirit
After a fantastic picnic among friends, we gathered at an outdoor café to finish the afternoon with a stiff drink called bagaço. The boys ordered two very full snifters of a crystal clear beverage that...
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Feliz Natal: Traditional Portuguese Holiday Cuisine
Boas Festas! Happy Holidays from Portugal! The Christmas season is upon us, and here in Lisbon, we’re celebrating the only way we know how, with delicious homemade food. All major Portuguese holidays...
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Lisbon is for Lovers: The Perfect Romantic Getaway!
There are several European cities known for their Old-World romance, sprinkled in fairy dust and history. Take a leisurely walk past ancient architecture, beautiful promenades and cozy little cafés...
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The History of the Egg In Portugal: Why Portugese Cuisine Can’t Live Without It
If you ask the Portuguese, “Which came first, the chicken or the egg?” I would place my bet on the egg. Ovos are found throughout Portuguese cuisine. They’re poached in soups and açordas; fried on top...
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How to Picnic Portuguese Style
Picnic season has arrived! Throughout the cold and rainy winter in Portugal, few people are keen to even venture outside their front door. However, once the weather turns sunny and warm, or more like...
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Portugal’s Arroz Carolino: The Native Rice of Portuguese Gastronomy
When I moved to Portugal, I was dumbfounded by the amount of rice I consumed. Why? Because rice is absolutely everywhere! Not only that, the Portuguese are the largest consumers of rice in Europe,...
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Alfarroba: Southern Portugal’s Guilt-Free Dessert
I’m a chocolate lover. I’m also a fig lover. Then I took a trip to the Algarve and discovered that chocolate and fig had a love child, and its name is Alfarroba. Vacationing in the Algarve, the...
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Recipe: Portuguese Carob Cake
In recent years, both the Algarve region and Lisbon have seen an increase in awareness of the benefits of alfarroba. Portuguese chefs have also been playing around more with alfarroba in savory...
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Bolo Rei and Bolo Rainha: Portugal’s Royal Christmas Treat
From the beginning of November to the end of January, it’s impossible to pass a pastelaria (pastry shop) without being bombarded by the ubiquitous Bolo Rei (King Cake). This is one of, if not the most,...
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Planning A Trip To Lisbon? A Food and Wine Lover’s Perfect Day
Like Gabriella in Barcelona, I too have received several emails wondering what my ideal foodie day in Lisbon would consist of. And although Lisbon is comparatively smaller than Barcelona, the options...
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A Portuguese Thanksgiving Complete with Port Cranberry Sauce
For the past two years, I haven’t been able to return home for Thanksgiving. It was difficult enough that I couldn’t share the experience with my family, but adding to my despair, Thanksgiving doesn’t...
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Top 10 Tips for Dining Out in Portugal
Dining out is by far one of my favorite things to do in my free time, as you can eat and drink quite well in Portugal at a very reasonable price! There are multitudes of local restaurants to choose...
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Portuguese Grape Profile: Gouveio
An often mistaken and underrated varietal, Gouveio (go-v’eye’-yoo) is by far one of my favorite autochthonous grape varieties in Portugal. Many believe Gouveio is synonymous for Verdelho, but from what...
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Portugal’s Coffee: A Sumptuous and Delectible Treat
Portugal, like most southern European countries, is no stranger to the almighty espresso. In fact, café is so ingrained into the Portuguese lifestyle, culture and history that without this dark and...
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Peixe In Portugal: The Numerous and Delicious Varieties of Portuguese Fish
In my very first article with Catavino, I described an amazing experience lunching on fresh grilled fish along the Portuguese coast, an event I eagerly anticipated for weeks. Today, almost two years...
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Interview with Portuguese Fisherman Carlos Manuel
Carlos Manuel has been working the high seas for over half decade, and back in March, I spotted this local Setubal fisherman on a quiet Sunday along the harbor quietly fixing his nets. Realizing what a...
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Arinto: The Chameleon of Portuguese Whites
When drinking a Portuguese white wine, it’s difficult to encounter one that doesn’t express the lovely flavors of Arinto. Arinto’s big, compact bunches, made up of small or medium-sized yellowish...
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The Shepherds of Serra da Estrela: A Dying Craft Threatening Portuguese Cheese
Last month, I made a trip to the Portuguese mountains of Serra de Estrela for the first time. Serra de Estrela is the highest mountain range in continental Portugal, and we spent 3 days enjoying some...
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Sopa da Pedra: A Humble Gastronomic Tale about Sharing
Have you ever heard the tale of Stone Soup? The legend of how this hearty soup came about is a popular one told throughout most European countries and was adapted to an American version by Marcia...
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