Traditional Madeira Island Molasses & Spices Cake
When December 8th arrives in the Madeira Island, everyone knows what that means! It’s the feast of Our…
Homemade Portuguese Traditional Easter Sweet Bread • Folar
A Portuguese home without a folar for Easter is simply not a Portuguese home, hehehe. The folar is…
Easy & Creamy Homemade Apple & Citrus Jam
What do you do when you end up with a pile of apples that have seen better days?…
How to Store Produce for Months 12 Long Lasting Fruits and Vegetables
There’s nothing quite like having fresh vegetables and fruits at home, but we don’t always have the time…
Portuguese Christmas Pumpkin Dream Fritters
Who doesn’t love a good pumpkin fritter? These are sweet fried treats with a pumpkin base, and I…
Homemade Chocolate Christmas Yule Log with a Baker’s Custard
This is my sister’s version of a classic Yule Log cake, a beloved holiday dessert with a rich…
Homemade Classic Mulled Wine with Spices
When the winter chill sets in, and you’re craving something warm and comforting, few beverages can match the…
Portuguese Honey & Olive Oil Spiced Cake • Bolo Podre
This is a fantastic classic and traditional Portuguese cake, and despite its unfortunate name hehehe, “Bolo Podre” (which…
Classic Portuguese Soft and Fluffy Orange Cookies
This is part of our series celebrating classic Portuguese cookie recipes, these are the kind of simple, rustic,…
Homemade Orange and Chocolate Marble Cake
Who doesn’t love a beautiful marble cake? This version is slightly different and absolutely delicious, instead of butter,…
Sweet Brown Sugar and Orange Cookies
I have a soft… or should I say and crunchy spot for a delicious simple cookie, yeah a…
Classic Red Berry Sangria Cocktail
So for the Portuguese, well i should say the Lisbon Santo Antonio festivities, since this is mostly a…