Tag: Food

Food is a doorway to its parent culture – born from the same climate, beliefs and history that shaped its people. People come together around food – cafes, bakeries and delis are the beating heart of any town.

Supermarket treats

The things that keep me running

A feast of bolo do caco, espitada and sandes do mariscoes.

Top 3 Madeira Eats

The best Madeiran food memories

Pastéis de nata

Portuguese egg tarts

A buffet of Madeiran food - bolo do caco, espada, Picadinho and sandes.

Funchal eating guide

Madeira’s food deserves some thought

A feast of prawns, octopus, kale and custard apple

Groceries in Madeira

Everyday food for self-catering in Madeira

Prego no Bolo do Caco

Madeira’s delicious king of steak sandwiches

Tremoços

Who knew you could even eat these?

4 different types of coffee in mugs and a glass with and without milk

Uma chinesa, por favor

The art of ordering coffee in Madeira

A man is making poncha. He is mixing fruit juice with rum in a glass jug

Mercado do Santo da Serra

Breakfast ponchas with fatty, yummy goodness

A cute little octopus stares with trepidation from within the safety of a bread roll

There’s an octopus in my roll

And I’m loving it