Food

Let’s get one thing clear right now: Arroz de Pato is not Paella. And it certainly isn’t Risotto. If you call it either of those things in Portugal, a grandmother …

Let’s be real for a second. If a stranger knocked on your door, pulled a dirty rock out of his pocket, and asked to boil it in your best pot, …

If you ever tell a Portuguese person that you “don’t really like fish,” they will likely look at you with a mix of pity and confusion. Then, they will serve …

If you think a salad constitutes a proper meal, you might want to stop reading right now. Seriously, just close the tab. Feijoada à Transmontana doesn’t care about your diet …

Stop looking at the photo with that confused face. I know what you’re thinking. “Is that… wet bread?” 🤨 Yes. It is. And before you click away in horror, let …

Let’s be real for a second: cooking octopus scares people. It looks like an alien life form, it has eight arms, and if you mess it up, you end up …

Let’s get weird for a second. If I told you to imagine a sausage, you’d probably picture a tube of ground pork, right? Well, Portugal begs to differ. Enter the …

If you cherish your arteries, look away now. Seriously. The Francesinha doesn’t care about your cholesterol levels. It doesn’t care about your “light lunch” plans. It only wants to conquer …

Let’s address the weirdest elephant in the room: Pork and clams. Together. In the same pot. 🐖🐚 I know what you’re thinking. “Mixing meat and seafood is a crime against …

If you think a sandwich constitutes two slices of sad white bread and a lonely piece of turkey, we need to talk. You clearly haven’t met Hornazo. This isn’t just …