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We are going to open soon our second Store, minashop Grill at Tooting Market
17/01/2012 13:34
We are going to open soon our second store,minashop Grill at Tooting Market!!
Em Breve vamos abrir Minashop Churrascaria no Tooting Market!!
Christmas in Portugal - Natal em Portugal
07/12/2011 16:37
Christmas, it has to be said, is a magical experience in Portugal and although it may not be everyone's first choice for a winter holiday, the Portuguese pull out the stops to ensure everyone enjoys the festive...
Fábrica lança bolo-rei dietético para o Natal de 2012
17/11/2011 16:54
A fábrica...
Salted dry cod.
17/11/2011 00:47
The salted cod fish must be soaked in water for AT LEAST 24 hours, preferably 48 hours before cooking.
This is necessary to leach out the salt. Change the water 2-3 times in a 24-hour period. If this is not done, the fish will be so salty that it will not be edible!
Cut the cod into smaller...
São Martinho: castanhas, jeropiga e água-pé
03/11/2011 20:08
A jeropiga e a água-pé, as bebidas que tradicionalmente acompanham as castanhas nesta época de S. Martinho, correm o risco de, a médio prazo, desaparecerem por completo. Trata-se de iguarias de fabrico caseiro, com incidência nas regiões do Minho, Trás-os-Montes, Beira Interior e Ribatejo, cuja...
Pasteis de nata, portuguese custard tarts
03/11/2011 19:35
The original recipe for the custard tarts, is probably the best kept secrets in Portugal. Currently only three people know the ingredients of the Pastel de Belém.
Because only then may a Pastel de Nata call, if it contains the ingredients of the original recipe. Were invented Pastéis...
Portugal Cafés
10/10/2011 20:16
Portuguese people Love coffee and a refreshing drink, or a light meal.
Most Europeans love coffee and cakes, but the Portuguese are the ones who officially spend the most time and money in cafes according to a recent study.
In Lisbon (and all of Portugal), the coffeehouse is an...
Website launched
10/10/2011 20:15
Our new website has been launched today.
We’re super excited about the launch of our new website. Since opening Mina's Shop we really feel like we’ve become part of the local community. The hope is for this website to extend that connection into the community and give us an opportunity...