Amêijoas da Caldeira de Santo Cristo is one of the most special recipes I have ever had the privilege of sharing. I was invited to São Jorge island during Season Two of Maria’s Portuguese Table, where Nelson and Kathy Ponta-Graca graciously prepared these legendary clams for me right at the source. These Amêijoas da Caldeira […]
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If there’s one dish that instantly takes me back to the shores of the Azores, it’s Grilled Lapas. These little limpets cling to the volcanic rocks along the coastline and are as much a part of Azorean life as the ocean itself. I had the most incredible experience sharing lapas with Kathy and Nelson on
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In this episode of Maria’s Portuguese Table, I ventured to the stunning islands of San Jorge and Pico in the Azores. Pico is a beautiful island located in the Azores archipelago of Portugal. Known as the land of wine, Pico has a rich history of wine production that dates back to the 15th century. The
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Espécies are one of those recipes that instantly bring me back to the Azores — the warm scent of cinnamon and anise filling the kitchen, the careful rolling of dough, and the anticipation of pulling those golden wreaths out of the oven. These traditional Azorean spiced pastries are a Christmas season staple across the islands,
São Jorge is one of the nine volcanic islands in the Azores archipelago, located in the Atlantic Ocean. It’s known for its cheese, which is made from cow’s milk and has been produced on the island for centuries. São Jorge is also home to stunning landscapes, including tall cliffs and deltas of land down near
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Holy Ghost Soup — or Sopa do Espírito Santo — is one of the most sacred and beloved recipes in all of Azorean tradition. This is the soup that brings everyone to the table, literally. Growing up, the Holy Ghost Feast was one of the most anticipated times of year in our community, and this
Dona Amelias are one of my favorite things to bring home from Terceira. Every time I visit the island, I make sure to stop and pick up a box — they never last long! These little corn cakes are deeply tied to Azorean history, and making them in my own kitchen always takes me back
Alcatra da Terra Chá is one of the dishes that makes me most proud of where I come from. This is Terceira’s gift to the world — a slow-cooked beef stew layered with smoky pork belly, allspice, bay leaves, and white wine, all cooked low and slow in a clay pot until the meat is
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Terceira, a captivating island in the Azores archipelago, is a hidden gem in the heart of the Atlantic Ocean. Known for its lush green landscapes, volcanic formations, and charming villages, Terceira is a fascinating blend of natural beauty and rich history. The island’s UNESCO World Heritage site, Angra do Heroísmo, boasts a stunning array of
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Bolo do Caco is one of those breads that stops you in your tracks the first time you taste it. I first encountered it while filming Season Two of Maria’s Portuguese Table on the island of Madeira, and I have been thinking about it ever since. This traditional Madeiran flatbread is soft, slightly dense from
