What Bulgarians eat: Although Bulgarians love their meats, salads and soups are also important elements of their cuisine. Traditional cuisine combines influences from the Ottoman Empire with peasant cooking styles. Fresh vegetables are plentiful and these are eaten raw, roasted or stewed with meat in terracotta pots. Meat dishes mainly comprise pork, veal and chicken which can be grilled, fried or cooked as a stew, and lots of garlic, onions, oil and spices are used in their … [Read more...]
Portuguese Tarts – Desserts
March 23, 2009 by
Oh What a Tart! Like the early explorers before it, the Portuguese tart has circumnavigated the world and today, this delectable dessert can be found in coffee shops and pastry joints around the world. Yes, I've devoured many of them in different countries, but strangely so, not in Portugal. So, I'm on a mission this summer in search of this sweet temptation! Where to find the best Portuguese tarts? Cafe de Belem, or Pasteis de Belém, at Rua de Belém 84-95 is the place to head for and the … [Read more...]
Portuguese Cuisine – What to eat on your holiday
March 20, 2009 by
Fishetarians will eat well in Portugal! Cuisine in Portugal varies by region, but being a seafaring nation with a well-developed fishing industry, fish and seafood dominate most menus. Fishetarians like Tony and I will eat well here. Portugal has been fishing and trading cod since the 15th century and it's no wonder that 'Bacalhau', a cod dish served with potatoes, is their national plate. Other popular seafoods include fresh sardines (especially when grilled as sardinhas assadas), hake, … [Read more...]
