Francesinha, Porto’s Famed SandwichThe name “Francesinha” might not mean much to those who have not lived in Portugal. So what is it? Francesinha is a typical dish of...
Tempura and the Great Portuguese Legacy in JapanBy Ana Ramos Portuguese merchants introduced tempura to Japan. They were in the habit of eating fried fish during the religious seasons...
The Braga CollectionThe Braga Collection was purchased from José Maria Braga (“Jack” Braga) by the National Library of Australia, Canberra. He immigrated in...
Vindaloo – Portugal’s Gift to Indian CuisineThe fiery hot Goan Vindaloo curry referred to by many curry aficionados as the King of Curries is today a signature dish of Indian...
Dia de Portugal, de Camões e das Comunidades Portuguesas, Portuguese National DayBy Anthony Correa Why is Portuguese National Day so important to the Macanese? Dia de Portugal, de Camões e das Comunidades Portuguesas,...
Portuguese Christmas Baking and Its OriginsAt Christmas every year we celebrate the festive season with our own Macanese sweets, that have their own special religious meaning to...
PatoisBy Fredric A. “Jim” Silva, Extract from “All our Yesterday’s / Todo O Nosso Passado”, 1996. Patois If there is one thing that sets the...