The Cork & Fork Blog
Jul 29, 2021
FARAH's GUIDE TO DISCOVERING THE ALGARVE
This is the first post in our Farah Trading Co series to help you discover the Algarve. From tiny fishing villages to white sandy beaches to high shore cliffs and of course fantastic wines and irresistible food - we have you covered!
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 2, 2021
FARAH'S INSIDER GUIDE TO LISBON - DAY TRIPS TO THE LISBOA WINE REGION - PART 3
Joana here, sharing another fantastic day trip through Azeitão and Sesimbra, in the South of Lisbon. The day starts with a visit to José Maria da Fonseca, a gorgeous historic winery in Portugal, followed by a delicious lunch at their restaurant, The Wine Corner. The afternoon will be spent walking and epxloring Sesimbra and its stunning beaches. To finish a perfect day, you can just book a table at the restaurant with the best view 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.
Jun 24, 2021
SIMPLE PORTUGUESE ALGARVE STYLE SALAD
In Portugal, salad is usually a side dish and it changes slightly from north to south, coast to inland so when you come you can just explore them all, one restaurant at a time. I'm sharing the south of Portugal's Algarve version, which is a great side for any BBQ, because it will pair perfectly with either fish, meat or veggies.
Jun 21, 2021
PORTUGUESE WHITE WINE SANGRIA - WITH PORT!
A super fun, easy to make, crowd-pleasing sangria that will definitely taste like summer! You can use any white wine for this recipe but try to use a light, mineral, citric and fresh Portuguese wine like a vinho verde. A vinho verde sangria will be a nice surprise to your summer gatherings. All you really need is a big pitcher, ice, wine, fruit, something bubbly, some herbs and some spice.
Jun 11, 2021
FARAH'S INSIDER GUIDE TO LISBON - DAY TRIPS TO THE LISBOA WINE REGION - PART 1
If you’re staying in Lisbon for longer than a day or a weekend, consider going north to the wine region and experience the terroir and the beaches in the coast. There are some wineries ready to be visited just outside of the city and you can always rent a car, take the highway and within less than an hour you’ll find yourself surrounded by vines and orchards.
Jun 4, 2021
EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT PASTEL DE NATA
Once you land in Portugal, you’ll start seeing “pasteis de nata” everywhere... so today I am sharing some trivia on one of my all time favorite Portuguese sweets! In addition to the history of Pastel de Nata, I will share my top recommendations for Pastel de Nata shops in Lisbon.
Jun 1, 2021
FARAH'S INSIDER GUIDE TO DRINKING OUT IN LISBON
The Farah Trading Co guide to drinking out in Lisbon! From coffee to beer to wine - what to drink, where to drink and at what time - Our top picks and tips for rooftop bars, wine bars, shops across Lisbon. Helping you navigate Lisbon Portugal's nightlife like a local.
May 26, 2021
5 Reasons to visit Taboadella in Portugal’s Dão Region
The Dão wine region, located in central Portugal between Lisbon and Porto, is commonly considered the Portuguese Burgundy! The region is filled with amazing towns and dozens of little wine producers - our top pick for a visit is Taboadella, a stunning winery that shows off modern and sustainable features while maintaining its traditional heritage.
May 21, 2021
Check Out Our Interview in Imbibe Magazine!
We were thrilled to be interviewed about the Douro Valley for the May/June edition of Imbibe Magazine! We discussed the growing popularity of still wines from the region, misconceptions about Port and the challenges global warming brings to grape growing grapes in this rugged terrain!
