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The Art of Good Petisco (O bom petisco)

The Art of Good Petisco (O bom petisco)

Petisco' has always figured prominently in my gastronomic upbringing. To the Portuguese, it is the perfect expression of feeling peckish for a small snack.

The Art of Good Petisco (O bom petisco)

Petisco' has always figured prominently in my gastronomic upbringing. To the Portuguese, it is the perfect expression of feeling peckish for a small snack.

Copper cataplanas in various sizes

The Cataplana Experience

Did you know that the the largest cataplana is 4 metres in diameter and six feet tall and is located in Albufeira, Portugal. It took 500 kilos of copper to...

The Cataplana Experience

Did you know that the the largest cataplana is 4 metres in diameter and six feet tall and is located in Albufeira, Portugal. It took 500 kilos of copper to...