The world around us
Portugal is on everyone’s European travel itinerary these days, but while travelers focus on Lisbon’s colorful architecture and cool trams, or the amazing beaches with great surfing potential that dot the country’s coast, one of the most underrated features of the country is its cuisine, and more specifically, its pastries. Although France and Italy are […]
Continue Reading
Once I got my head around the many different types of Portuguese coffee, the next obvious step was learning about Portuguese cakes and pastries. After all, you can’t just order a coffee in Portugal: you need a cake to go with it as well. When it comes to Portuguese pastries and cakes, most people have […]
Continue Reading
Vienna boasts a wide selection of sweet treats, many of which date back to the Austro-Hungarian Empire, and whether you visit a high-end patisserie in the city, a corner bakery or the Naschmarkt (‘snack market’), you are sure to find a tempting array of pastries and cakes in the capital. Vienna is home to one […]
Continue Reading