On this episode I visit Sao Miguel’s oldest and at one time only tea plantation in all of Europe: Cha Gorreanna. Since 1883, one family has operated this organic tea plantation, now in the hands of 7th generation owner Madalena Motta; I have a nice strong cup of tea with her! After, I head down the road […]
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Season 1, Episode 4 – The Farm/Logoa This episode its all about Freshness… Fresh Milk, Fresh Cheese and Fresh Seafood…I head to the countryside of Nordeste, where I spend the day on a family farm with husband and wife Gena and Joao and hang out with some Happy Cows and learn what it takes to
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On this episode I travel 4 1/2 hours from Boston to the island of Sao Miguel, Azores, Portugal; the Azores consist of 9 islands in the middle of the Atlantic. Once I land I head over to the historic Terra Nostra Garden Hotel in the heart of Furnas. Furnas is literally inside of an ancient volcanic
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featured in Season 1, Episode 2 Image credit to Terra Nostra Hotel
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On this episode I introduce myself to the viewers, and talk a little about my journey from Sao Miguel Azores, to the United States and becoming a Portuguese American… I start the episode with a look at origins of the Portuguese experience in America, a trip to the Providence campus of Rhode Island College and speak
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Hi Everyone!! I want to share some wonderful news!! As you all know, for the past few years I have been working with Rhode Island PBS on getting a Portuguese cooking & travel series aired on the PBS Stations throughout the USA. I envisioned it being based on my cookbook, bringing our culture and traditions
Launching January 4: Maria’s Portuguese Table! Read More »
To make a very long story short…A few years ago I published my first cookbook titled “Azorean Cooking, from my family table to yours”. You might also know me from my other Facebook page “The Azorean Greenbean” or as the Podcast co-host on “Our Portuguese Table Podcast” too. My cookbook contains recipes & stories about
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Hi Everyone!! I want to share some wonderful news!! As you all know, for the past few years I have been working with Rhode Island PBS on getting a Portuguese cooking & travel series aired on the PBS Stations throughout the USA. I envisioned it being based on my cookbook, bringing our culture and traditions to
I have wonderful news to share! Read More »
Hi Everyone, It feels like forever since I’ve sent out a newsletter. I hope that this finds all of you doing well, and that you’re enjoying this wonderful summer season. Even though summer is not my favorite season, I’ve always loved it for many reasons; family vacations, long sunny days, trips to the farmers market
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