The Cork & Fork Blog
Oct 10, 2021
Farah's Port Cocktail Recipes!
What I love about these Port cocktails is you don't need to be a mixologist to get them right. The Port does most of the talking and you just need a few more ingredients to make these recipe!
Oct 7, 2021
Farah’s Douro Valley Checklist - Top Wine Tastings and Restaurants
Get ready for a comprehensive list of the best places to eat, drink and take in the Douro Valley's stunning vineyard-terraced landscape and fascinating heritage.
Sep 23, 2021
Visiting the Douro Valley 101
While there’s A LOT of information out there to help guide your Douro Valley excursion, it sometimes fails to address the most basic questions. Here is our 101 guide to visiting the Douro: when to go, how to get there and where to stay!
Sep 10, 2021
Douro Valley History and Wine Styles
In the following 3-part blog series on Douro Valley, we’ll share the historical context and travel tips you need to navigate Douro’s incredible man-built landscape, friendly and hardworking people, flavorful dishes, fine wines, Ports and rich culture. Read on!
Aug 31, 2021
Portuguese gazpacho recipe - with tinned sardines!
Gazpacho is a delicious cold summer soup from the Iberian Peninsula. Both the Portuguese and the Spanish use the same ingredients but cook it in a completely different way! This is a blend of the two styles with some tinned sardines for a pop of flavor!
Aug 28, 2021
Exploring Pastel De Nata in Lisbon
Farah Trading Co's pastel de nata 101. What is pastel de nata? The surprising history behind this beloved Portuguese pastry and our favorite spots to enjoy pastel de nata in Lisbon.
Aug 18, 2021
Explore Lisbon's Dining and Drinking Scene Like a Local!
The Farah Trading Co guide to eating out and drinking out in Lisbon! Our top picks for Lisbon's restaurants, rooftop bars, wine bars and more to enjoy Lisbon, like a local.
Aug 17, 2021
Farah's Guide to Visiting Lisbon
Our insider's guide to Lisbon covers covers an overview of Lisbon's neighborhoods, how much time to spend in the city and how to get around in Lisbon.
Jul 10, 2021
Super Easy 5 Ingredient Pasta (w/ Canned Sardines!)
There are some nights when you want to indulge on something delicious to pair with a nice glass of wine but don't really want to deal with complicated recipes. Try this one! It's 5 ingredients and 15 minutes from start to finish! Just grab a canned of sardines, some garlic, sun dried tomatoes, pasta and arugula to finish with something green on the plate.
Jul 1, 2021
Lisbon Day Trips
With Portugal's incredible highway system and the incredible diversity of terrain surrounding Lisbon, day trips are not only do-able... but a must! Our Lisbon day trip itineraries focus on the wine regions and beaches of north of the city, to the hills and fishing villages south of Lisbon.
Jun 25, 2021
FARAH's 4th OF JULY RECIPE GUIDE, PORTUGUESE STYLE
Joana here to sharing SEVEN versatile recipes form Portugal for your 4th of July BBQ. In Portugal we have a food tradition called "petiscos", which are basically small plates of food designed to be shared and enjoyed together. It's all about local food that's easy to make and delicious to eat - so petiscos and sangria are a perfect fit for the 4th of July!
Jun 24, 2021
QUINTA DO TEDO'S FAMOUS PORTUGUESE PIRI PIRI CHICKEN
A classic dish in Portugal with African roots - piri piri peppers, a staple in Portugal, are originally from Africa. This dish that reflects the Portuguese explorations throughout the world centuries ago, discovering new worlds and bringing back inspiration to create new forms of delicious food.
