Electronic tongue: not what you might imagine
Taste results from the stimulation of the taste buds, that detect the five basic flavours…
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Francesinha: How and where to eat it?
If I ever saw something displaying the title “How to eat a francesinha“, I would…
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Cilantro – The hatred of cilantro in the eyes of science
Why is cilantro able to awaken such an expressive repulsion in some people? And who…
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Old Markets of Porto – those you can’t visit
Apart from the jewel of the crown or Porto’s markets, Mercado do Bolhão, many other…
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Joy of Cooking – Cookbook reviews
There are many cookbooks out there. Today, bookstore shelves are filled with new editions. For…
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How to make almond milk
Almonds are for many Portuguese a very significant part of Easter tradition. But instead of…
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Tripas à moda do Porto
Porto is recognized as a city that loves food. Indeed, this passion persists because the…
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What is a latte? A guide for the new coffee drinks
Coffee is a centenary drink, which is believed to have been born in the Middle…
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Camellia and tea – Camellia Week in Porto
To celebrate the upcoming Camellia Week (Semana das Camélias) which will invade Porto from 5…
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Bouba-Kiki effect: eating with your eyes
Look at the shapes above. Which of these shapes would you name as “Bouba” and…
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