Portugal and it’s Food – Post Foodie Congress Thoughts
After two days full of experiences at the first national congress about food and tourism, organized by APTECE in Figueira da Foz, I am shocked, to say the least. First of all, I just might of found…
Ghee, carob and coconut Brigadeiros
“Brigadeiro” is a sort of truffle, made with condensed milk, butter and cocoa powder. It’s a highly popular sweet in Brazil, and because of Portugal’s connection with the country, we have dev…
Fig Cake
Fig picking is coming close to an end here in Portugal, and after a few weeks of eating way too many of them, necessity plus a little out of the box thinking just makes you cook wonderful things. L…
My version of (sun) dried tomatoes. Turn on your oven to 120ºC, slice each tomato in half, sprinkle with salt, pepper, a pinch of sugar and herbs of choice. Then let them dry for at least 3 1/2 hours (depending of oven efficiency, tomato variety, desired consistency). Enjoy! | Mel's Vittles
My ghee, carob and coconut truffles. In Portugal we call them "brigadeiros", made with condensed milk, cocoa powder and anything extra you desire to play with!
(Sun)Dried Tomatoes
A special blog post because I am, at this precise moment, in a very special place. Italy! Bologna to be exact, and if there is something I have been eating every day (most likely every meal) is tom…
Portuguese figs as the star ingredient of this moist moist moist (yes, it is that moist) cake. Tip: roast the figs in honey and port wine before incorporating in the dough and use the syrup for a yummi glaze || Mel's Vittles
Eggs, meet a cozy piece of toast
Hello foodie readers! Long time that I haven’t written anything, but for a good reason. I have been a very busy bird lately, and it seems to be that the universe has been on my side, so I hav…
Eggs, meet a cozy piece of toast
Hello foodie readers! Long time that I haven’t written anything, but for a good reason. I have been a very busy bird lately, and it seems to be that the universe has been on my side, so I hav…
Honey Lemon Curd Muffins
You know that saying, ‘if life gives you lemons, make lemonade? Or throw them at someone’s head?’ Well, I’ve decided to make something sweet instead. This recipe was my solution to use up lemons th…
Honey Lemon Curd Muffins
You know that saying, ‘if life gives you lemons, make lemonade? Or throw them at someone’s head?’ Well, I’ve decided to make something sweet instead. This recipe was my solution to use up lemons th…
Honey Lemon Curd Muffins
You know that saying, ‘if life gives you lemons, make lemonade? Or throw them at someone’s head?’ Well, I’ve decided to make something sweet instead. This recipe was my solution to use up lemons th…