Try The World: A Taste Of Portugal
“The flavors are familiar to any American who’s had Italian, Spanish, or Mediterranean food, with their abundant use of olive oil, onions, garlic, and herbs, but there’s a distinct soulfulness to Portuguese cooking.” Chef George Mendes, Chef-Owner Aldea/Co-Author My Portugal: Recipes and Stories
Try The World: A Taste Of Portugal – 8 carefully curated specialties
Try The World: A Taste Of Portugal – 8 carefully curated specialties
Try The World: A Taste Of Portugal – 4 of the 8 carefully curated specialties
Portugal is famous for its simple, rustic dishes made with fresh vegetables and seafood. Just in time for spring, we bring you the best of Portuguese cuisine so you can experience this country’s incredible culinary specialties from the comfort of your home. Try The World
Try The World: A Taste Of Portugal Welcome to another month of exquisite, delectable cuisine curated for Try The World – Portugal Box. This month’s best of Portugal is brought to us through the keen eyes and palate of Chef George Mendes who is chef-owner of Aldea and Lupolo in NYC, co-author with Genevieve Ko, of the cookbook My Portugal: Recipes and Stories, and winner of a 2012 Michelin star. If you’ve ever been to Portugal which is on the Iberian Peninsula, in Southwestern Europe and is the westernmost country of mainland Europe with borders by the Atlantic Ocean to the west and south and by Spain to the north and east, you’d know that bacalhau/salted codfish is the most popular ingredient in Portuguese cuisine. Portuguese food has a lot of Mediterranean influences and is known for its use of a wide range of fresh seafood, herbs, and spices, a fiery pepper called piri piri, olive oil, garlic, meat/poultry, and grains; all that hearty cooking is washed down with the ever popular Port and Madeira wines.
The global influences of Portuguese food range from Portuguese bread rolls, Piri-Piri sauce, to”Portuguese-style” chicken and even to the introduction of refined sugar to Japan and corn to the African continent. So a trip to Lisboa, Porto, Braga, or any big city or small town in that beautiful country will expose you to many of the simple, rustic dishes made with fresh produce and local seafood. In addition to the many influences it has had on global cuisine, Portugal has also given us its share of famous chefs and top-rated restaurants; you may know some of the chefs: Emeril Lagasse, Chef José Avillez, Chef Luisa Fernandes, Henrique Sá Pessoa, Chef Rui Correia, George Mendes and many others who share their skills and passion for Portuguese cuisine. So, join me as we explore the selections from this month’s box.
“Cooking is at once one of the simplest and most gratifying of the arts, but to cook well one must love and respect food.” Craig Claiborne
Try The World: A Taste Of Portugal – 8 carefully curated specialties
Try The World: A Taste Of Portugal – 4 of the 8 carefully curated specialties
My inspiration was my mom. She’s a great cook, and she still cooks, and we still banter back and forth about cooking. Growing up in a mostly Portuguese community, food was important and the family table was extremely important. At a very young age I understood that. Emeril Lagasse
Try The World: A Taste Of Portugal: What is in the Portugal Box? My box arrived packed, choc-a-bloc with eight (8) carefully curated specialties that are must-have items in any Portuguese kitchen. It contained 1. Caramelized Onions with Port wine from Casa da Prisca; This culinary spread is made with, onions, Portugal’s iconic port wine, and a balsamic reduction that enhances the flavor. 2. Sea Salt and Lemon from Hands on Earth; This finishing salt adds a dash of lemon zest to any dish and is from a company that specializes in producing organic herbs and seasonings and products made free of pesticides and chemicals. 3. Lemon Cookies by Casa Lucena; These popular crisp and buttery traditional treats are made from an old Portuguese recipe. 4. Codfish in Olive oil by Briosa Gourmet; Bacalhau or, in this case, canned codfish by Briosa Gourmet gives us a taste of a national favorite. The can is wrapped in beautiful, bright yellow packaging reminiscent of old hydraulic tiles.
5. Crunchy Apple rings by Frutaformas; Carefully selected sweet apples are cut and dehydrated using an ancient technique that preserves their vitamin-rich nutrients. 6. RARE Pumpkin and Hazelnut jam by Quinta de Jugais; This is a very popular premium spread crafted by artisans in Serra da Estrela using traditional Portuguese recipes. The Pumpkin jam is one of the most popular fruit preserves in Portugal 7. Piri Piri Hot Sauce by Paladin; This spicy kicker of a hot sauce comes in several flavors and is described on the website as “a quintessentially Portuguese condiment.” Piri piri hot sauce arrived in Europe in the 15th century when Christopher Columbus brought back some piri piri peppers from some far-off land. To this day, the sauce can be found in almost every kitchen in the country. And last but not least, 8. Extra Virgin Olive oil by Olivais do Sul; This bitter, slightly spicy, and versatile olive oil is perfect for a variety of dishes. The olives are grown in central Portugal and cold-pressed to preserve their complex aroma and distinct flavor. I must say that the taste is heavenly.
Come back soon for a recipe to whet your appetite and have you dreaming of a trip to Portugal. Looking for some easy-to-make Portuguese food recipes? Take a look at both Chef Mende’s cookbook, My Portugal: Recipes and Stories, and Taste Portugal | 101 Easy Portuguese Recipes by Maria Dias and Lisa Dias. You won’t be disappointed. Plus, this month, you can enjoy shopping online by taking 20% off all Portuguese Food items using the code: PORTUGAL20
Try The World: A Taste Of Portugal – 8 carefully curated specialties
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“A recipe has no soul. You, as the cook, must bring soul to the recipe.” Thomas Keller
Try The World: A Taste Of Portugal – 8 carefully curated specialties
Try The World: A Taste Of Portugal – 8 carefully curated specialties
FOOD: Buy it with thought 2. Cook it with care 3. Use less wheat and meat 4. Buy local foods 5. Serve just enough 6. Use what is left. Don’t waste it. Cooper, Fred G for US Food Admin
The gourmet food experts at Try The World (TTW), would love to hear from people like you who enjoy great cuisine from around the world. To encourage us to explore other cultures through food, from time to time, they offer wonderful opportunities to win free boxes of food. This month in the online shop, take 20% off your purchase with the code: PORTUGAL20. Don’t forget to get your first subscription box at 30% off, share your dishes and photos by using the hashtag #TryTheWorld and following @TryTheWorld on Instagram, and be on board for a chance to win your next box for free! Visit their Website for more information and also connect with TTW on Facebook, Google+, Twitter, Pinterest, Tumblr and LinkedIn.
Positive Motivation Tip: You don’t have to be a foodie to love good food, just take a chance and watch your palate improve. Go for it. Tudo o que conseguir comer !
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I didn’t know much about Portugal before this post. Trying some of those ingredients would be a blast.
I haven’t tried recipes from PORTUGAL. I am going to go look at the recipes, I love trying something new.
I have also heard about the Portuguese food being very tasty and delectable. But, haven’t tried preparing it anytime.
My parents are from Madeira a Portuguese island so it is nice to see some traditions being observed!
I want to try the caramelized onions! I must admit that I am familiar with Italian and Spanish food but not much of the Portuguese cuisine and food products. I’m glad to read about it here.
Hmmm somehow the sea salt and lemon sounds like the perfect condiment. Most of them do actually! Ready to eat caramelized onion? Yes please!
What I loved most in Portugal was the custard tarts 😊
And remember Flan? Divine! <3
What a great concept! I literally am trying to Try the World by traveling more but definitely cant reach each country so glad there are ways to explore a country through food without having to visit there yet.
Those look good. I am wondering if we can order those here in the Philippines.
I have been to Portugal a few years back and loved the place. I would not mind this package to remind us of the great food we had there.
This looks amazing! Your photos are always fabulous 🙂
I love trying foods from all over the world. I would love to see what Portugal has to offer. I have been many places and tried a ton of different things and nothing has yet to disappoint me!
I love their foods too and the fact that fresh ingredients and seafood are big parts of it make me smile. 🙂
I love Portugese food. I miss the Apple Rings. There was a place in Newark, NJ that made the best Apple Rings. That woke up my interest in Portugese food. I love trying new things!
What a great collection! I love the idea of getting to try the flavors of different cultures!
This sounds like a really cool subscription box! I traveled to Portugal once, and the food was incredible. I would love to have a taste again!
You would enjoy every item in the box. 🙂
I must say I have not tried many Portuguese recipes but we do have a local restaurant that just opened might check it out.
This is a fabulous ideas. These boxes give us a taste of so many different cultures in small doses. That way you can decide if you want more or not
Exactly! Plus, the culture guide in each box offers a ton of great information about the featured country. <3
Cool
Love the foods! Great steps and tips. I will save this!
Some of the items sound so good. I am always interested in trying different foods.
Likewise and that is what you will get with this subscription! 🙂
The onion sauce is making me drool. Such great products to sample.
Hahaha! It is drool worthy. 🙂
I would love to try all of these products. Including the salt!
I love the salt… Perfect on salads and open face sandwiches. 🙂
I really want to try this box! My fiance is a chef and I think he would love getting a new country’s ingredients every month!
Go for it! With the discount and free box, you’d be ahead of the game. Enjoy!
I’d like to try their Jam, it looks tempting and tasty at the same time.
It has a unique flavor that melds hazelnut with pumpkin… It is delicious
the crunchy apple rings sound right up my alley!
And they are very good. 🙂
I’ve never been to Portugal! I must say I’m pretty ignorant to these items but want to know more!
Another taste from another country, this is truly a great idea.
Yes and they have a different location every other month. Check it out.
Wow this products from Portugal really awesome. I am so tempted to try the Codfish in Olive Oil and also Pumpkin with Hazelnut Jam.
They are quite delicious too. 🙂
I have never tried food for Portugal before. I cannot decide which one looks and sounds tastier!
It is always super fun to try foods from other countries!! I always love to experience new flavor combinations!!
I almost did go to Portugal (Lisbon) but we ended up going to a different destination. It’s still on my ‘want to visit’ list.
I love subscription boxes but have not heard of Try the World – what a great idea! This is a wonderful way for people like me who are somewhat afraid to try new foods, LOL. The smaller amounts give you the opportunity to check them out without too much commitment. Sweet!
Another wonderful culinary trip around the world! This looks incredibly tasty to me!
It is and you’d love it Liz. 🙂
Yum! I can’t wait to get my box. I am just finishing up all the Thai goodies from last box.
oh wow I shall have to try some I love new things
Wow these products sounds amazing. I have tried Portuguese bread rolls and Piri-piri sauce at one of Portuguese restaurant near my place and it was amazing!
I love the sound of this box!
The crunch apple rings sound tasty! 🙂
Definitely trying all the cookies. I love Portugal, the food is fresh, spicy and lots of flavor.
Yum! I love trying different foods! Especially when I lived in England and had the chance to visit France and Germany. I love food too!! I will have to find a way to try it!
I’ve sampled a few authentic cuisines, however, I have not tried something uniquely Portuguese. Try the World definitely gives us a culinary experience without having to board a plane and spend much. I would so love to try those crunchy apple rings!
I loved visiting with my Dad. They have amazing food for sure in Portugal. The jam and wine there is amazing!
Sounds like a really good deal. And I’m interested because you say it’s curated by a chef. I’d love to try the world. I’ll go check out their IG.
The lemon cookies and crunchy apple rings sound so delicious. I would love a subscription to this.
This is what I usually do every time I see foods on the table, foods in the restos, fods in a party, foods everywhere. I let my taste buds work for me. Once it gives me the perfect “go signal” I go for it, eating with gusto and keep on craving more and more. – Gil Camporazo
I love tasting foods from all around the world.. I think the food is one of the most important things that a culture can offer you. I would like to try this out!
I love trying food from another country and It’s really good
I’ve never tried Portuguese food, but I am always open to finding new foods to enjoy! The Portugal Box seems like a great idea!
I’ve tried some Portuguese dishes and they are really rich in taste. They can really give you a savory meal experience.
Sounds like a really cool subscription box! I would love to try all products!!
RARE Pumpkin and Hazelnut jam by Quinta de Jugais – this one sounds really interesting, and precious. i’ve never tried pumpkin as a spread, but i love hazelnut, so this must be good?
I want to try the sea salt and lemon I saw in your pictures. I bet it’d be great on fish
mmm! would love to try and have everything! that crunchy apple rings looks yummy! and ofcourse all in the list are good =)
I love the look of sea salt and lemon. They all look like lovely flavours to try
I truly would love one of them boxes all to myself…well a would share a lil with others lol. I specially love the sound of that Onion spread and Tarts did I hear…yummm! Sounds tasty!
Portugal was originally one of our stop when traveling to Europe (since my fave soccer player is from there) but had to axe it because we were so short on time! It would have been nice to experience Portuguese cuisine while there! All the products look tasty!
i love trying a variety of things. I don’t remember what I ate when I was in Portugal years ago but these looks tasty.
I’ve never tried Portuguese cuisine, but this sounds interesting. Hazelnut & pumpkin jam, crunchy apple rings sound very appetizing…
Looks delicious. Enjoying all the different types of foods from different cultures
I just received some packed food from a blogger Friend who just arrived from Portugal 🙂
I am sure crunchy apple will be my favourite but this is a great idea to experience a totally new flavour.
I’ve never had Portuguese food and off the top of my head can’t think any local restaurants. This box would be a cool way to try some!
You know what they say? If you can’t go to the country, at least try to eat the food of that country and you’d know what the country is like just a little bit.
There are so many flavors to play with there!
looks like a delicious culinary trip! Absolutely loved it!
I feel that we can learn a lot about a culture when we try their food! Would love to try this!
This looks delicious!
I love their foods too and the fact that fresh ingredients and seafood is so good! I’m Brazilian, so I grew up eating Portuguese food!
Every country in the world have its own culinary delights. So nice to know about Portugal’s. The products you have mentioned look so yummy.
Oh I’m so jealous! Or my mouth is actually because these all sound so amazing. I love trying new foods and flavors.
You can try this box with a great amount of discount. TY! 🙂
It’s never hurts to branch off and try a new meal/recipe every once in a while
I am one of those crazy food lovers who try to explore different foods from different countries. Portugal sounds like a wonderful option to step in & I can see that the foods are going to quiet incredible for sure.
The products look amazing! I would love to try different boxes.
This is a great introduction to traditional Portugese fare! I really love the concept of Try The World and the subscription boxes they offer.
I think I haven’t tried Portuguese food yet! We have to explore this!
This is a cool subscription box! I am always open to experience food from around the world and this would be a great way to do it without having to buy a plane ticket!
I really love receiving goods from another country
So many different items to try! I love the idea behind these boxes. It is like getting a bit of culture when you can’t travel.
These products from Portugal indeed seem so foreign to me!
I haven’t eaten any Portuguese food, but if I’m right, they are good in making pastries like in Hong Kong there is a famous Portuguese bakery.
Hmmmm…sounds new to me. I haven’t tried Portugal Dish/Meal. And love to try it and see the difference of the taste.
This sounds delicious. I would love to check out these different foods. Sounds like a great subscription that can open your taste buds.
Very cool. Have you heard of spice madam? It is a startup a friend of mine started and they send you spices from all over the world each month. You’d love it!
I love to cook and find different foods from all over the world. The sea salt and lemon totally caught my eye and I wonder why I have never tried it before!
I love how you’ve laid this post out. I really appreciate the descriptions and pictures of all the items received in the box. Makes me want my own subscription!
This looks like a great box! I’d love to see a recipe using some of the items you receive in these boxes – it would be fun to see how you turn them into a themed meal or something like that.