A Taste of Alentejo and Lisbon with Maria João Carros

In My Kitchen with Paula

Curious about the real Lisbon and Alentejo outside of tourist guides and google? Get a local’s take with Maria João Carros on our latest episode.

Maria shares her experiences and insights into Portuguese culture and cuisine. Maria explains her approach to enjoying food and wine in Portugal, highlighting the importance of socialization and savouring meals. She recounts her life growing up in Portugal, her education in the UK, her move to Canada following political turmoil in Portugal, and her continued connection to her native country.

Maria’s conversation with Paula includes a lesson in how to drink white port and focuses on traditional Portuguese dishes, particularly from Lisbon and the Alentejo region, including Bacalhau and Pasteis de Nata. Maria discusses the importance of maintaining culinary traditions amid the rise of tourism. She also offers a recipe for an orange roulade.
HELPFUL LINKS

• Get my free Travel Planning Tool
• Try Maria’s Orange Roulade Recipe
• Check out The Traditional Portuguese Cookbook by Maria de Lourdes Modesto (Wow, just checked and this is selling on amazon for close to $400, I am going to Portugal in March and will look for copies to bring back for anyone who is interested).
• Another great cookbook is Cozinhar com vegetais by Maria de Lourdes Modesto (I will be trying to source this when I am in Portugal)
• Get in touch with Maria on Instagram @artmjoaomd

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Chapters

1. A Taste of Alentejo and Lisbon with Maria João Carros (00:00:00)

2. The Portuguese Dining Experience (00:01:29)

3. Political Changes and Emigration (00:05:26)

4. Daily Life in Portugal (00:11:55)

5. Exploring the Alentejo Region (00:21:17)

6. The Famous Pastéis de Nata (00:31:30)

7. The Battle for Authenticity in Lisbon's Cuisine (00:36:02)

8. The Art of Cork Harvesting (00:42:52)

9. Portuguese Festivals and Traditions (00:46:25)

10. The Tradition of Bacalhau (00:48:18)

11. The Beauty of Portuguese Tiles (00:57:23)