When you think of sausages, barbecuing them is usually the first thing that comes to mind. They are so delicious in this traditional way. In this sense, Bangers and Mash is the familiar term for Sausage and Mash, a favourite British and Irish dish. Bangers and Mash are quick and easy to make, and also makes a cheap yet very …
Even though the year is coming to an end, that doesn’t mean that you should stop thinking about grilling. The festive season is the perfect time to relax with mates or family around an outdoor table laden with delicious treats straight from the barbecue. Especially if you leave in such a sunny place like the Algarve. Here in southern Portugal, …
Autumn has officially arrived in the Algarve and what better way to celebrate it than with a barbecue party. Significant social events that cannot be missing in the terraces and gardens in the region. We are fortunate to live in southern Portugal. This place allows us to grill throughout the year and not have to store our BBQs during winter. …
One of the big three of classic BBQ meats is brisket. A cut of beef that needs to be simmered to break down the connective tissues. One unique thing about this cut of beef is that it can be slow-cooked, so it is fork-tender, yet is still sliceable. You can smoke the perfect beef brisket on the grill to get …
Turquoise sea and mountains, lazy beach days and Portuguese grilled sardines. The Algarve is a place full of beauty, especially during summertime. Grilling season hasn’t over yet in the Algarve. So if you live in Faro, Albufeira, Portimao, Lagos or any other place in southern Portugal and you have a BBQ area at your home, you may want to read …
We recently received comments from a happy customer in our Instagram account. She mentioned us on a post about how comfortable and peaceful she felt her Sunday mornings in the outdoor space we created in her backyard. That made us think about the reason families decide to build an outdoor dining area. Along with the reasons to build a beautiful …
Grilling and barbecuing is a flavorful way of cooking no matter the season. In this sense, eating outdoors is one of the great joys of summer and one of our most-loved rituals. During this season, you can smell the grill smoke in the air. But sometimes, these smells come with calorie-packed eats. Many of us end up eating very high-fat …
Summer is here. Swimming pools, the beach, the garden, living the leisure in Algarve… and of course, the barbecue! An authentic ritual to celebrate a good time with family or friends. It requires patience, control of the fire and catching the point to learn the cooking times of the barbecue and grill every food at its right point. Here you …
The Portuguese call it Frango à Piri-Piri. Portuguese Piri Piri chicken is a spicy dish with roots in both Africa and Portugal. It has its origin in the era of discoveries when the Portuguese who went to Angola and Mozambique, brought back chile peppers enchanted by its flavour. In Swahili, the peppers were known as Piri-Piri and used to add …
