We took the reporters of the French TV broadcast "Silence ça pousse" (FR) - France 5 channel to discover the Ribatejo region, the rush fields and the tradition of rush bags... Here are some pictures of the shooting.
The struggle for independence from the Kingdom of Castile, the reconquest of a country invaded by the Moors, great discoveries... Portugal's history has left us with unique monuments. I would like to introduce you to 7 of them, which I think are the most beautiful of the country.
Used as a symbol by Portugal, the surprisingly modern Heart of Viana now has its place around the necks of Hollywood stars. What does it represent and where does it come from?
It is on the island of São Miguel in the Azores that there are two unique tea plantations, the "Gorreana" plantation and the "Porto Formoso" plantation, which are the only ones to grow tea in Europe.
Egg pudding (Pudim de ovos) is a traditional dessert in Portugal. It is a popular dessert, made at home, with rather... nutritious ingredients! You will find here its original recipe.
The oldest filigree jewellery is more than 7,000 years old and was discovered in Egypt. It was from there that this technique spread all over the world. Today, there are only a handful of goldsmiths left able to make filigree jewellery and most of them are Portuguese...
The Portuguese chicken is a very simple recipe, perfect for the summertime and BBQ season. but also all around the year when cooked in the oven. 2 tips make it very easy to prepare just in few minutes.
At the beginning of the 15th century, Portugal invented the first vessels able to sail in the open sea and embarked on a methodical exploration of the world. This is the beginning of the Great Discoveries which will require all existing maps to be redrawn.
At only 1/2 hour from Lisbon by motorway, lies a little-known region of Portugal that offers unsuspected treasures: The Ribatejo, literally, the banks of the Tagus. Follow me, I'll take you there for a little day!
The reputation of Portuguese canned sardines is well established. You can, of course, taste them directly on a slice of toasted bread but you can also spend 5 to 10 minutes to cook a simple recipe... Follow me, I'll give you some ideas!
It is jokingly said that, during a trip to Porto, you have to buy a bar of soap to prove that you have visited the city and that after going up and down Lisbon, a good bath enhances Portuguese soaps.
I take you to the discovery of the soaps of Portugal...
