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Portuguese Seafood Markets

2026-09-03 5 min read Food Seafood
From Ocean to Counter: A Walk Through Portugal’s Fresh Fish Markets A Tour of Fresh Catches, Local Prices, and Market Staples In Portugal, seafood isn’t just a dietary staple—it is a central pillar of the country’s culture and everyday life. Walking into a local supermercado or traditional lota reveals an incredible variety of daily catches, meticulously laid out on ice and tagged with regional prices. From versatile staples like robalo (sea bass) and dourada (sea bream) to prized delicacies like tamboril (monkfish) and prepared caldeirada mixes, these seven photos offer a direct look into how the Portuguese select, prep, and celebrate the freshest fish from the Atlantic. Continue reading

Cheese Please

2026-08-21 1 min read Food
You cannot look at this without being hungry. Okay, but I cannot. I love a good cheese and this is a good selection of cheeses that I miss very much. The prices are not bad. The flavours are good, and these are just the commercial grocery store stock. So much cheese to choose from.