Odile Bouchard
Jun 21, 2022
Porto’s Best Port Tasting Experience, If You Can’t Make it out to Douro
Our recommendations for Porto’s best cellars, bars and restaurants where you can learn about and taste great Port without even leaving the city.
Apr 29, 2022
Douro Valley beyond wine: hiking, markets, monuments, and more!
Today's post steps out of the wine bubble to appreciate the wide range of wonderful resources and experiences Douro Valley has to offer for other traveler interests! This guide breaks down our top cultural, gastronomic & historical sites.
Apr 1, 2022
Portuguese Olive Oil 101
At Farah Trading Co, we LOVE Portuguese olive oil. While a daily staple and our top selling import, the history and modern day production of this "liquid gold" is often overlooked. Learn about the early and tumultuous history behind this prized product and what makes Portuguese olive oil so special.
Mar 23, 2022
An Overview of Portuguese Cuisine
Learn about Portugal's unique regional foods from the North, Center, South and islands hone historic events and cultures that helped shape Portugal’s rich and diverse gastronomy over centuries.
Feb 26, 2022
An Overview of Portugal's Islands: Madeira and the Azores
Just off the coast of Portugal lie Madeira, the Azores and a whole other balmy, peaceful, striking and unique slice of water-bound Portuguese life to discover.
Feb 14, 2022
Planning your itinerary? An Overview of Continental Portugal
We often get asked for our advice on planning a Portugal itinerary - a good place to start is getting a feel for its regions and main points of interest. This article is an introduction to continental Portugal, north to south.
Feb 3, 2022
Port Rosé 101 & our Port Rosé Tonic Recipe
300+ years of production, modern winemaking technology, and adventurous winemakers have given us a fresh new version of this traditional, fortified wine. Enter Port Rosé , the newest Port on the block!
Jan 8, 2022
Douro Valley Restaurants & Must Try Regional Dishes
Douro’s gastronomic treasures include hearty and flavorful dishes that fuel workers and families, fresh local produce, and centuries-old cooking techniques that are still upheld in typical restaurants or respectfully “updated” by local chefs.
Jan 5, 2022
Sardine Nutrition & Our Sardine Red Pepper Tart Tatin
Learn about the benefits of canned sardines and check out our savoury sardine tart recipe; packed with both flavor and nutrition.
Jan 4, 2022
Farah’s Top 5 Douro Valley Wineries
Our team of wine importers have picked our top five Douro Valley winery suggestions where you can wine taste and take in the Douro Valley's stunning vineyard-terraced views, and the valley’s fascinating heritage.
Dec 28, 2021
How to Visit the Douro Valley from Porto
There are a host of ways to arrive at the vineyards wineries and small towns of the Douro Valley - each method having its own perks. Here are our top picks for the adventurous traveler to the luxe traveler!
Dec 26, 2021
Douro Valley Towns and Hotels
Deciding to stay in a town or at a Quinta will shape your Douro Valley experience differently. In this post we chronicle our top picks for Douro Valley towns, hotels and Quintas.
