Here you will find the posts that relate to traditional dishes and drinks of Madeira. You’ll find one or the other recipe also. You can try them out while staying on Madeira or back home. Madeira’s cuisine is very much like Portuguese cuisine with a twist. The dishes are generally simple, but rich in flavor. There is no room for snobism in Madeiran cuisine. You just get the best out of the fresh ingredients. There’s no excessive processing.
As for drinks, Madeira has its own distinct culture, which you can discover through these blogs. Madeira wine (not to be confused with Port) is unique due to its processing. It enjoys a reputation all over the world for its qualities. But Madeirans have a wealth of other things to offer. Local white and red wines, drinks and cocktails with locally produced sugarcane alcohol. One of the blogs tells you all about the famous Poncha drink.
Rebuçados de Funcho – Fennel candy This artisanal, pale orange colored cylindrical candy has the name of Rebuçados de Funcho. This candy is typical of Madeira Island. Its name comes from the plant at the basis of this confection, namely fennel. The plant is very abundant on the Island, particularly in the Funchal area. …
Easy Homemade Treats – Vegan and Gluten Free It is Summer and the sun is warm. There is no better to refresh then with a nice cool homemade banana treat. Then if on top of that the treat is Vegan and Gluten Free as well as using Madeira fruits… we are close to heaven, aren’t …
Octopus Salad Recipe The summertime calls for summer salad recipes. One of the popular salads on Madeira is the octopus salad. Summertime is also the perfect occasion to gather a group of friends around the table to share a meal outside and simply have a good time. Here’s the recipe for the octopus salad, which …
Alcoholic Drinks to enjoy while on holidays Because going on holiday also means taking time to relax with a nice glass of something, it is time to try some of the local Madeira alcoholic drink specialties. Poncha is one of the most famous and popular alcoholic drinks of Madeira, but there are many other alcoholic …
Aloe Vera on Madeira Aloe Vera, a plant praised for its benefits, naturally grows on Madeira. On Madeira island, the leaves of the Aloe Vera plant can weigh up to 2kg. This is a lot considering that in most countries those succulent leaves weight up to 1kg. Aloe Vera plants grown all over the island, …
Cottage Cheese Queijadas Recipe Cottage Cheese Queijadas are amongst the most popular deserts in Madeira. They are often found in bakeries and pastry shops. Those queijadas are also perfect for teatime, and even for breakfast. Here is a recipe for you if you would like to bake these homemade goods yourself! These treats will be …
The seafood cataplana is a traditional Portuguese dish which is served on Madeira. The dish is made in a cataplana, which is a common cooking utensil in Portugal. If you do not have a cataplana, use a pan and saucepan lid instead. Seafood Cataplana Ingredients (4 servings): 8 prawns (or 4 langoustines) 4 slices of …
Madeira’s traditional hen soup. Even during the winter months, it never really gets that cold on Madeira. However, this does not mean that comfort food is not an option anymore. This fall/autumn calls for a bowl of homemade traditional hen soup that will warm your soul. Moreover, this traditional hen soup is popular in all …
If you are looking for the next place to eat or have a drink on Madeira, look no further, especially if you are looking for restaurants with a view. It is no secret to anyone that Madeira has some of the best views to offer with splendid nature and landscapes. After a long day of …
Pitanga mousse Pitanga Mousse. During your visit to Madeira, you will probably notice the presence of pitanga fruit in local gardens. Consuming this fruit provides various health benefits, partly because of its anti-inflammatory and antiviral properties. If you’ve been wondering about any recipes where you could include the pitanga fruit, look no further! Here is …
Pitanga Trees The Pitanga Fruit ( Eugenia uniflora ) is originally from South America, mostly Brazil. However, it can be found today in Africa, in the Caribbean and on the Portuguese island of Madeira. The English name for Pitanga varies between: Brazil Cherry, Suriname Cherry, or Cayenne Cherry. Furthermore, it is only distantly related to …
