Returning to Porto after seven years was a good feeling. The familiarity brought about a sense of nostalgia, while the apparent changes in recent years brewed a sense of keenness to explore the city further. We started our visit off with a 10 Tastings tour through WithLocals. Our guide Helena walked us through Bolhão Market…
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The Euro Diaries: Francesinha in Porto
Take a steak, ham, chorizo, cheese and bacon sandwich, pour a generous amount of molten mozzarella over it and slap a sunny-side-up on it. Yup, that’s what the francesinha is about. Add some fries or fried potato slices on the side and it becomes the ultimate comfort food. Simple, yes. But also very yummy!
The Euro Diaries: Savoury Cakes in Porto
One thing you notice on menus in Portugal is that codfish is mandatory in their seafood section. Another thing you notice if you go to a café is that they will also almost inevitably have codfish cakes (bolinhos de bacalhau) in their display. When served fresh and hot, these actually make for pretty tasty finger…
The Euro Diaries: Nata in Porto
You cannot leave Portugal without having a nata. Or two. Or more. BUT you must have them from some place that prepares them with care. A nata is essentially a hard pastry shell filled with an egg-custard concoction – a custard tart. Some like to sprinkle a bit of cinnamon powder on it – I’m…
The Eat Log 