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Our Portuguese TableLet's Reset The TableAngela and Maria are back! Join these two friends as they discuss bringing back their podcast after the worst of the pandemic over, and how life has gotten a little better.2021-07-2752 min
Our Portuguese TableCatching up with The Portuguese KidsMaria and Angela catch up with Derrick and Brian from the Portuguese Kids to talk about how we've all handled the shelter in place, new business ventures and just how much we all love each other.
What's your favorite Portuguese Kid video?
https://www.facebook.com/portuguesekids/2020-06-1700 min
Our Portuguese TableAngela and Maria Bitch About QuarantineIn this episode, Maria and Angela just spend time catching up and bitch about dealing with the COVID-19 quarantine. Join in on the laughs and let us know what you think!2020-05-3100 min
Our Portuguese TableWorrying is a Portuguese national past timeThis is a unique episode in that our guest is Dr. Darlene Sousa and we talk about some of the more "taboo" topics in our community such as some of the anxiety and worry that plagues so many in our community, but we never talk about it. This is the first of many episodes where we talk about some of the social and relationship challenges we face.
If you'd like to reach out to Dr. Sousa, you can reach her at:
DarleneSousa@childmindnorthwest.com2020-05-2600 minOur Portuguese TableLet's Get Started AgainMaria and Angela are back in action recording new episodes.2020-05-0400 min
Our Portuguese TableIt's all about the cake!NOTE: This episode was recorded in early 2018
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It’s our 50th episode! And to think that we met doing a webinar and now it’s been 2 years! Maria and Angela discuss what they’ve been up to – from holiday gatherings to cooking classes with Jeremiah. If you haven’t listened to Jeremiah’s podcast, listen here: https://soundcloud.com/our-portuguese-table/jeremiah-the-great-portuguese-american-baker
We also chat about some of the experimenting we’ve been doing with food – Alheira meatballs and Portuguese mac n’cheese. Maria’s Portuguese Table has been doing well – Maria’s been receiving calls from PBS all over the U.S., including Hawaii...2019-10-2900 min
Our Portuguese TableArt from the HeartNOTE: This episode was recorded in early 2018
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Today, we chat with Helia Sousa, an artist from San Jose, California. Angela & Helia are good friends and met during their time organizing the Day of Portugal festival at Kelley Park. For more info, visit: https://www.diadeportugalca.org.
Helia discusses her family’s creative roots in Terceira, Azores, where she was born – her dad was a barber and mom was a seamstress. She began painting after taking an art class in high school and hasn’t stopped since. Helia’s favorite subjects are rural scenes of life in the Azores, especially in Terceira...2019-10-0800 min
Our Portuguese TableIt was meant to be, with Achadinha Cheese CompanyNOTE: This episode was recorded in early 2018
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In today’s episode of Our Portuguese Table, we chat with Donna Pacheco of Achadinha Cheese Company in Petaluma, California. The company’s name comes from the family’s roots in Achadinha, Nordeste, São Miguel. Donna tells us about the importance of feeding your animals well and how it impacts the final product. In 2002, one of Achadinha’s cheese received the American Cheese Society Best in Show. Maria tells us about a serendipitous connection between Achadinha and Petaluma. Visit their website to learn more about their tours, cheese-making classes and more.To learn abo...2019-09-2300 min
Our Portuguese TableMeet Ana, the WinemakerNOTE: This episode was recorded in early 2018
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In today’s episode, we chat with Ana Diogo-Draper, of Artesa Winery, based in Napa, California. Growing up in Portugal, Ana often spent time in the Alentejo, where her dad’s family is from, although her family was not in the wine business. It wasn’t until Ana took a course at the University of Évora, with famed Portuguese wine-maker Paulo Laureano, that she decided wine was going to be her career. His and Ana’s biggest piece of advice about breaking into the wine industry is working a harvest to figure out if it rea...2019-09-0200 min
Our Portuguese TableLosing AlexandreMaria and Angela talk about the passing of Angela's son Alexandre.2019-08-0200 min
Our Portuguese TableDigging Into Our RootsIn today’s episode of Our Portuguese Table, we chat Doug da Rocha Holmes, one of the Portuguese community’s premiere genealogists. One of today’s big trends is genealogy testing and learning more about our roots. Doug first began studying genealogy in the 80’s when he wanted to learn about his mom’s family tree. He began to research more about his dad’s side and the rest is history. ;) Doug has done a lot of research in the Azores, especially on the islands of Terceira and Pico. His program has a list of about 300,000 names thus far. He’s your go-to g...2019-01-2200 min
Our Portuguese TableNew Baby, New TV Show and Dreams of Retirement in PortugalNote: This episode was recorded before December 2018, so some of the info may sound out of date. But it's still a great "catch up" episode! Enjoy!
In today’s episode, we spend some time catching up. It’s been a while since we’ve told you what’s going on. Angela tells us about how things are going with baby Alexandre and re-adjusting to working full-time. Maria also talks about the launch of her cooking show, Maria’s Portuguese Table, that began airing on PBS Rhode Island on Friday, January 4th. Visit Maria’s website to learn more. We are already plan...2019-01-0800 min
Our Portuguese TableSaudade Toronto - You HAVE to goIn today’s episode of ‘Our Portuguese Table’, we chat with Nancy Fernandes of Saudade Toronto in Toronto, Canada. Nancy, who has admired design from a young age (thanks in part to traveling around Portugal), suggested an idea to a couple friends about opening a local shop that celebrates design and selling artisanal goods made in Portugal. (Nancy’s roots are in the Minho and Baixo Alentejo.)
They found a space in Little Portugal and it’s been a hit since the shop opened in 2015! The shop features items for all budgets and styles from well-known brands like Vista Alegre and Bordal...2018-12-0400 min
Our Portuguese TablePortuguese Crypto Queen - Mariah VitoriaIn today’s episode of Our Portuguese Table, Angela and Maria chat with Mariah Vitoria, who is a cryptocurrency enthusiast.
Mariah was a student when she began dabbling in online sweepstakes. She sold many of the cars and prizes she won. In 2013, she purchased a donut fryer online before making the jump to food trucks. During the off-season, Mariah began learning about cryptocurrency, like Bitcoin, and hasn’t looked back. She eventually sold her food truck, and began investing almost exclusively in Bitcoin. She suggests looking on YouTube to learn more about Bitcoin and other types of cryptocurrency.
Mariah is curren...2018-11-1300 min
Our Portuguese TableFrom San Jose to Terceira - Luis Lourenco Follows His HeartIn today’s episode of ‘Our Portuguese Table’, we chat with Luis Lourenço, formerly of Bacalhau Grill & Trade Rite Market https://www.facebook.com/thebacalhaugrill/ in San Jose, California. Luis worked for the original owners of Bacalhau Grill as a teenager before working at Safeway and then eventually taking over the market. Luis began serving bacalhau tacos (inspired by Bacalhau à Gomes de Sá) which became well-known across the Bay Area, in California.
He had the opportunity to spend more time in Terceira and jumped at it. He currently operates Louie’s Place in São Bartolomeu, Angra do Heroísmo, Terceira...2018-10-2900 min
Our Portuguese TableBroa Café - Doing it Old SchoolIn today’s episode, of Our Portuguese Table, we chat with Michael Casalinho of Broa Café in Jersey City, NJ. The episode was recorded just before one of the last winter storms of the year. With roots in the district of Leiria, Michael dabbled in many careers before devoting himself to the culinary world. Michael grew up in the Ironbound neighborhood of Newark and has had the opportunity to dine around the world.
At Broa, he is working within his so-called “grandma boundaries” to provide guests with the most authentic and traditional dining experience. He wants to transport you to being i...2018-09-1200 min
Our Portuguese TableDavid Silveira Garcia - Palco da VidaIn today’s episode, we chat with fadista David Silveira Garcia of San José, California! David is our first fadista on the show!
He shares the history of his recent career and influences. David has had the opportunity to sing for greats like Celeste Rodrigues (Amália’s sister) in Lisbon. He released his second album, Palco da Vida, earlier this year. Performances this year include stops in Lisbon and the Açores—including Terceira, Faial, and São Miguel—and an upcoming trip to Hawaii. Visit his website for the latest updates and more information: www.davidsilveiragarcia.com. Listen to David’s m...2018-08-1300 min
Our Portuguese TableMaria & Angela Answer Your QuestionsIn today’s episode of Our Portuguese Table, Angela and Maria answer your questions! We chat about pantry staples—Portuguese olive oil (azeite), vinegar (wine or cider), dried and/or canned beans, and sea salt (or Kosher) & spices—are a must; and how to make the perfect arroz doce.
We also discuss menu ideas for a Portuguese meal for those who may not be familiar with Portuguese cuisine. Another live podcast and book-signing may be in the works, but stay tuned! Lastly, Maria taps into her roots and shares a little family history from where her mom’s side of the fami...2018-07-0300 min
Our Portuguese TableCafe Lucia - Hidden Gem in California's Wine CountryThis episodes was recorded a few months ago, and since then we've received word that Cafe Lucia has closed down. We are so sad to hear this! it was still a great conversation and so we hope you will still enjoy hearing about what Lucia and Jason were able to accomplish. And here's hoping that Cafe Lucia opos up somewhere else!
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We’re back on the West Coast today!
In today’s episode of Our Portuguese Table, we chat with Lucia Azevedo Fincher, owner nd Jason Santos, Director of Administration of Café Lucia in Healdsburg, California, in Wine Country. Maria had t...2018-06-1100 min
Our Portuguese TableLucy Pepper - A British Ex-Pat Who Loves Portugal More than You DoIn today’s episode, we chat with Lucy Pepper. No, her name isn’t Portuguese, but guess what, she lives in Portugal and possibly loves Portugal more than some Portuguese people we know! Lucy first visited the Douro Valley as an art student. She tells us of the time she found the note she’d written to herself about moving to Portugal and a few years later it happened!
She is an illustrator and artist by trade but has co-written a few books including How Not to Starve in Portugal and Eat Portugal: The Essential Guide to Portuguese Food as well a...2018-05-1500 min
Our Portuguese TableBringing Natas to the Masses! Joey Bats Sweets in NYCOn today’s episode, we chat with Joey Batista aka Joey Bats of Joey Bats Sweets. Joey grew up in the town of Ludlow, Massachusetts, which is famous for its Our Lady of Fatima Festa, held each Labor Day weekend. We hear the candle-lit procession is a sight to behold!
Joey left his job as a tech engineer to pursue his love of Portuguese pastries – pastéis de nata, bolo de bolacha and more – in 2016. Joey hopes to introduce non-Portuguese people to natas by describing it as a crème brûlée wrapped in a croissant shell. It’s all about ho...2018-04-3000 min
Our Portuguese TableCoffee Culture and Esplanadas at Tia Maria's European CafeIn today’s episode of Our Portuguese Table, we chat with Jessica Coelho (aka Jessica Rabbit) of Tia Maria’s European Café in New Bedford, MA.
This episode is sponsored by ShopPortuguese.com
To start out, Angela and Maria talk about the advantages of living on either coast – Maria’s got cold weather but plenty of Portuguese restaurants but Angela has good weather and not many restaurants.
It has always been a dream of Jessica’s to open a European-style café after enjoying the coffee culture and the esplanadas of Portugal. After studying business in school, Jessica took a risk and opened T...2018-04-1600 min
Our Portuguese TableAna Miranda, Champion of Portuguese Art, Film and CultureIn today’s episode of Our Portuguese Table, we chat with Ana Miranda Ventura of the Arte Institute. Even before then, though, Angela & Maria spend a couple minutes comparing East and West Coast winters. Whose side are you on?
This episode is sponsored by ShopPortuguese.com
Ana started the Arte Institute when she moved to the U.S. from Portugal to take some acting classes. Arte Institute hopes to showcase the contemporary culture of Portugal in the arts through film, art, literature, music and dance. Its documentary, Portuguese in SoHo, features a soundtrack by singer Rita Redshoes and shares the st...2018-03-1900 min
Our Portuguese TableFor the Love of Portuguese FoodToday, we chat with Milena Rodrigues, author of the Portuguese cookbook, For the Love of Portuguese Food. Milena lived on the North Shore of Massachusetts, in Gloucester, before she moved to New Bedford.
This episode is sponsored by Ginja9 - Crafted by Hand, Made with Love! www.ginja9.com
She shares some of her favorite things about spending summers in Portugal, with her sisters. Her family roots are in Figueira da Foz, a seaside city in the district of Coimbra. Portugal is her home away from home and she hopes to retire there someday (don’t we all?). Milena tries to...2018-03-1200 min
Our Portuguese TableMalassada Bread Pudding? Yes Please!Bem-vindo 2018! We spend some time catching up on the 2017 holiday season – including ideas about how to use leftover malassadas – malassada bread pudding a.k.a “Heaven on a dish”, (thanks for the name, Angela!). Some of our other great ideas include massa French toast, bolacha Maria pie crust and massa bread crumbs to make pie crust. Makes you want to start baking to create all kinds of new recipes, doesn’t it?
Maria is working on her second cookbook, which will be a continuation of the first. The third book may be a collection of Azorean recipes – any ideas or suggestions...2018-02-2100 min
Our Portuguese TablePortugalia Marketplace, aka "Portuguese Mecca"In our latest episode, we chat with Michael Benevides of Portugalia Marketplace in Fall River, MA. Maria frequently shops here but we’re working on bringing Angela to the East Coast to check it out. Michael talks about the business’s humble beginnings in a garage, selling Nescafé & bacalhau to the opening of this Portuguese food (and more!) mecca in 2015. Some of the store’s highlights include the bacalhau room, prepared foods section, and beer & wine department. Check out the store’s e-commerce site to get your Portuguese food fix if you’re feeling homesick: www.portugaliamarketplace.com. The store also does w...2018-02-1300 min
Our Portuguese TableBend it Like Buddha!Feliz Ano Novo! It’s been a little while but we are excited to bring you more podcasts in 2018!
In today’s episode, we deviate from food for a bit and chat with Lisa Furtado, of Victoria, British Columbia, Canada. Lisa spent many summers with her family in Ponta Garça on the island of São Miguel. After completing her studies, Lisa took a leap of faith and moved to Asia, where she dabbled in a couple different ventures. She chose to pursue her love of the field of wellness and is now a yoga instructor. Lisa spends her summer seasons on...2018-01-2200 min
Our Portuguese TableLive from Tasca Tasca with Manuel AzevedoReunited at last! Maria & Angela are live from Tasca Tasca in Sonoma, CA with Manuel Azevedo in this episode of Our Portuguese Table. They’re sitting at an authentic Portuguese table with tremoços and wine. Maria catches up on what it’s been like filming her PBS show in California, from the Central Valley to Napa Valley. She talks about watching her first bullfight in Gustine, being the only lady cooking in a kitchen full of men (these guys are tough critics but they invited her back again!) in Fresno, and cooking with former guest Jeremiah Duarte Bills and Mary...2017-10-0300 min
Our Portuguese TableCrafted by hand, made with loveOn today’s episode of Our Portuguese Table, we chat with Alexander Dias, Founder of Ginja9, a brand of ginjinha designed for the US market. Ginja or ginjinha is a liqueur made with ginja berries (or sour cherries – Morello cherries). It’s commonly found in Lisbon and Óbidos. Have you tried ginjinha?
Alexander was born in Fall River, MA but grew up in Portugal. His dad used to joke that he was made in Portugal, born in the US and his brother was made in the US and born in Portugal. He moved back to the States after visiting his brother, a v...2017-08-1400 min
Our Portuguese TableMeet Nuno Mathias, Consul General in San FranciscoThis episode was recorded back in September 2016, and Nuno's post as Consul General of Portugal in San Francisco has come to an end after 5 phenomenal years. We will miss him incredibly - his dedication, tireless efforts, creativity and passion to bring so much to the Portuguese community on the West Coast are unmatched and he is leaving one heck of a legacy. We know he'll do great things in New York! Good luck Nuno! Boa Sorte!
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We welcomed our first government official on this episode of Our Portuguese Table! We chatted with Nuno Mathias, the Consul-General of Portugal in San Fra...2017-07-2400 min
Our Portuguese TableA Portuguese Affair - The Only Kind To HaveIn today’s episode of “Our Portuguese Table,” we chat with a fellow Portugal lover – Catarina Araújo of the blog, A Portuguese Affair. She started the blog about a year and a half ago to channel her love of Portugal for her friends & family in the U.S. and the U.K.
Catarina recently visited Maria and they cooked together in Maria’s kitchen (lucky girl, right), and they also took a trip to Portugalia Marketplace in Fall River, MA. We bonded over our love of all things Portuguese, and especially food and drink including the LARGE gin & tonic glasses in...2017-07-1000 min
Our Portuguese TableMeet the Portuguese Dairy Goddess!In this episode of Our Portuguese Table, we chat with Barbara Borges-Martin, also known as the Dairy Goddess of Lemoore, California. With roots in Terceira and Pico, Barbara is following in her family’s footsteps. Her grandparents met in Boston before heading to California to start a dairy.
Barbara’s cheese-making adventures began when she took a cheese-making course at Cal Poly. The Dairy Goddess now offers 6 types of Fromage Blanc, or French-style fresh cheese (also spreadable). Barbara was inspired by her favorite places and flavors during her career as a travel agent in Southern California in creating specialty flavors, which...2017-05-2200 min
Our Portuguese TableMorey Cellars, one of the many Portuguese-American Wineries in California!In this episode of Our Portuguese Table, we chat with Robert Morey of Morey Cellars in Napa, California. Did you know there are around 6 or 7 Portuguese-American wineries in California and the West Coast in general?
Morey’s mom was born in New Bedford, MA and his father was from California. Robert was born in Lisbon and lived in Carcavelos and Estoril before moving to the US as a teenager.
Wine, however, is in his blood – his paternal grandfather was a partner of the Mondavi’s and his family made wine in Figueira de Castelo Rodrigo, in the Guarda region of northe...2017-04-2100 min
Our Portuguese TableFlo and The Portuguese Grammy AwardsIn this episode we chat with Floriano (Flo) Cabral, TV producer and co-founder of the International Portuguese Music Awards (IPMA) (http://ipmaawards.com/)! The IPMA show, now in its 5th year, is a Portuguese-style GRAMMY show, aiming to encourage artists of Portuguese descent to share their work. The hope is for artists to network and collaborate, which happened last year with artist Boss AC & Paulo Gonzo’s sound engineer.
IPMA weekend is made up of 3 events – a Friday night gala; the show on Saturday night; and the after-party immediately following the show. This year’s show is taking place on April 22...2017-04-0300 min
Our Portuguese TableKeep Calm, Trust Your Gut and Love a Portuguese Girl!In today’s episode of Our Portuguese Table, Maria & Angela spend some time catching up.
Angela thinks Maria has a future in being a motivational public speaker. Not many people are so unconditionally supportive of their friends and family, and Maria's pep talks have helped Angela get through some tough moments!
It’s important to listen to your gut, be positive and persevere! Surround yourself with positive people who encourage and inspire you. As Angela said, “Just because other people don’t see [your] vision doesn’t mean you shouldn’t pursue it.”
Angela talks about her recent experience at a trade show an...2017-03-1400 min
Our Portuguese TableJeremiah - The Great Portuguese-American Baker!February already?! Can you believe the first two months of 2017 have already flown by?
Maria is “so freaking excited!” about today’s episode, where we chat with Jeremiah Duarte Bills, whom you may recognize from the latest season of The Great American Baking Show, which aired over the holiday season!
We rooted for him and we’re sure almost every Portuguese household watching did too! Since the show aired, Jeremiah has received messages from all over the world, from Brazil to the Azores.
Jeremiah’s Portuguese roots come from his mom’s side of the family – with family from the freguesia (par...2017-02-2700 min
Our Portuguese TableHave you been to Malasada World???Happy 2017! Welcome to our first podcast of the year! Before we chat about that – can you believe we’ve been doing this for almost a year?
We were excited to chat with Steve Chaves of Malasada World in Cambridge, Ontario, Canada for our first podcast of the year. Angela nicknamed Steve the Willy Wonka of Malasada World, which is located about an hour west of Toronto in Cambridge, Ontario, on the 401. Check out this article on malasadas from Eater. Yes, the one ‘s’ in the spelling of ‘malasada’ is intentional – Steve says it’s easier for English speakers to pronounce since the word c...2017-01-3100 min
Our Portuguese TableChef Joe Rego, Chopped and Cutthroat Kitchen Star Who Gives Back to His CommunityIn this final episode of 2016 (actually recorded a few months ago), we talk with Chef Joe Rego, winner of two Food Network Shows – Chopped and Cutthroat Kitchen. How did he get started? Joe has always been an artist! And growing up, Joe helped his mom cook (like many of us) growing up in Lisbon before coming to New Bedford. He graduated from culinary school at Johnson and Wales. And he’s worked in multiple places, from New England to Georgia & Florida. He also shared some advice for aspiring chefs out there.
Chef Joe dishes about some of his favorite foods – ice cr...2016-12-2800 min
Our Portuguese TableA month in Portugal, and Christmas is here!In this podcast, we catch up about Portugal and Thanksgiving and start talking about Christmas foods and traditions.
Angela’s month-long trip to Portugal was a mix of work and play (and handling an energetic 3 year old). She spent time in Lisbon, Porto & Braga. :) Do you know of any kids who like peixinho com vinagre (what a savory palate!)? Shout-out to listener Danielle Pimentel for recommending Maria Catita in Lisboa’s Baixa. One of this trip’s foodie discoveries happened was one of Campo Pequeno's petiscos – scrambled eggs & alheira. She also tried Bacalhau à Zé do Pipo.
We also talk about Thanksgivi...2016-12-1600 min
Our Portuguese TableA Portuguese on Shark Tank! Meet Peter Ferreira of Nuts n' MoreIn this episode of Our Portuguese Table, we chat with Peter Ferreira of Nuts n’ More. Peter and his friends wanted to add some extra protein to some of their favorite foods, like peanut butter, and voi’la, Nuts n’ More was born. His parents, who own Silver Star Bakery in Providence, RI, would help him mix jars of peanut butter by hand. It was flying off the shelves of local fitness stories and at the bakery so they took a chance -- Peter e-mailed the folks at Shark Tank. After a few months he got a call back, and they f...2016-11-2800 min
Our Portuguese TablePortuguese Pride Group Founder, Steve da SousaSteven de Sousa – Founder of Portuguese Pride Online Community
Ever wonder who is behind some of the Portuguese groups on Facebook? Meet Steve de Sousa from Canada! He started the Portuguese Pride page a few years ago and has been maintaining it ever since. We talk with Steve about how and why he started the group, feedback from the community, his experience growing up, and even how his fiancé (who is from Hong Kong) loves Portuguese food!
On this page, they have profiled different members of the community, and it just so happens that Maria’s profile was the most popul...2016-10-3100 min
Our Portuguese TableBeets, Adega’s Secret Menu, and Starting a BusinessIn this episode, Maria and Angela cover everything from roasted beets to how to start your own business. You never know what they will talk about when these two get together! Take a listen and send in your comments!
Tomato pie recipe
Maria’s Pasta Recipe
Roasted Beets Recipe
BenchEssential.com – Angela’s newest product to hit the market in November 2016
RoosterCamisa.com – a Portuguese-owned business based in Southern California
This Week in StartUps Podcast – Angela’s favorite podcast for start-up and business tips
Buy Maria’s Cookbook! - http://azoreangreenbean.com/
Adega Restaurant - http://www.adegarest.com/
Linda Menina Childre...2016-10-1000 min
Our Portuguese TableSan Francisco Finally Gets a Portuguese RestaurantIn this episode, Antelmo Faria, founder and chef at the upcoming Uma Casa restaurant in San Francisco. Antelmo shares his story with us about how food and cooking has been a big part of his life from a very early age, and that he event told him mom at the age of 5 that he wanted to choose the menu for his birthday party!
Antelmo spent a good portion of his childhood in the Azores, and then began his culinary journey at La Salette in Sonoma, and then Tacolicious in San Francisco. For the past year he has been hosting pop-ups...2016-09-1400 min
Our Portuguese TableSkills You Develop Just From Being PortugueseHave you ever thought about all the skills you’ve developed just from being Portuguese? Think about it. How many events have you planned? (event planner!) Halls decorated? (interior decorator!) Meals cooked for dozens or hundreds of people? (executive chef!) You should be able to put these skills on a resume! Right?? This is a pretty fun episode where we share input from the community on all the different skills you develop just being Portuguese.
And of course we talk about how much we love going to Portugal (Angela goes in a month!), and some yummy recipes that are some of...2016-08-2900 min
Our Portuguese TableOur Portuguese Table in Margaret's Portuguese KitchenIf you haven’t seen Margaret’s Portuguese Kitchen on Facebook, or read her blog, Décor and Dining, then you are in for a treat of some great decorating and cooking tips! In this episode we interview Margaret Varela Pereira, blogger and foodie, about her experience immigrating to Canada from Portugal, learning to cook from her mother-in-law, and some of her favorite dishes to eat and to cook.
And there’s a “call to action” at the end, so be sure to listen!
Enjoy our conversation with the lovely Margaret!
Margaret’s site - https://www.facebook.com/myportuguesekitchen/?fref=ts or ht...2016-08-0900 min
Our Portuguese TablePortuguese women are the best multi-taskers!What many folks may not realize is that both Maria and Angela have full-time day jobs, and this podcast is one of the many things they do in their “free time”. That means that podcasts are often pre-recorded weeks, if not months, in advance, and sometimes weeks will go by without the two of them chatting! So this podcast is a fun “catch up” conversation between the two friends where they talk about what’s been going on with their lives, read comments from listeners, praise the multi-tasking talent of Portuguese women, and talk about all the yummy foods you can find a...2016-07-2600 min
Our Portuguese TableThe Portuguese Kids – from “Out of the Gutter” to Around the WorldOvos com chourico, pork loin with chourico, polvo (octopus) are just a few favorite dishes the Portuguese Kids would ask their mamas to make. Get ready to laugh for an hour straight as we chat with the very funny Portuguese Kids about everything from how they got started, their first trip to California, their recent trip to Australia, and future plans (which includes a trip to South Africa!). We even get serious for a minute and touch upon the sensitive subject of the “P” word.
Have a listen and let us know what your favorite part of the show was!
And...2016-07-1400 min
Our Portuguese TableSummer is here! Festas, BBQ and delicious desserts!In this episode, Maria and Angela talk about all the yummy foods their families make during the summer! Talk about BBQ, refreshing summer salads, delicious desserts and of course, the different festas that happen during the summer.
Maria’s twins are firecracker babies and celebrate their birthday on the 4th of July! And let’s not forget that it’s Angela’s birthday in July too!
Be sure to read through all the show notes because there are a TON of links to different foods and recipes that were talked about!
Green pepper and onion salad: https://pasto.wordpress.com/2009/05/29/grilled...2016-06-2700 min
Our Portuguese TableFinding His Culinary Path and Love of being Portuguese - Meet David Leite!In this episode we talk with the very accomplished food writer, David Leite of Leite's Culinaria! He has received three James Beard Awards for his writing as well as for Leite's Culinaria, and he has also received a PALCUS Leadership Award. His work has appeared in The New York Times, Martha Stewart Living, Saveur, Bon Appétit, Gourmet, Food & Wine, Pastry Art & Design, Food Arts, Los Angeles Times, Chicago Sun-Times, The Washington Post, Charlotte Observer, and Men's Health. David has also been hosting episodes of the podcast, The Splendid Table! Follow David Leite on Google+
He published The New Portuguese T...2016-06-1300 min
Our Portuguese TableFeliz Dia De Portugal! Happy Father's Day! Let's Celebrate!June is a month of many celebrations, including Father's Day and Dia de Portugal! In this episode Maria and Angela talk about how Dia de Portugal is celebrated in different communities, including San Jose and New Bedford where they live.
And for Father's Day, both hosts share special memories and moments about their dads and talk about the influence their dad's had on their lives.
The conversation also covers the importance of speaking Portuguese and other languages.
Dia de Portugal Festival in San Jose, http://www.diadeportugalca.org/ or find info on Facebook, https://www.facebook.com/DiaDePortugalFestivalSanJoseCA/
New Bedford...2016-05-3100 min
Our Portuguese TableWhat is "Cozinha Nova Portuguesa"? Chef Manuel Azevedo explainsNamed after Chef Manuel Azevedo's mother, LaSalette Restaurant opened in Sonoma nearly 20 years ago, and for a long time was one of the only Portuguese restaurants in the entire state of California. Listen to how Chef Manuel went from wanting to be a mechanic to returning to his love of food, and now after two restaurants and a beautiful cookbook, he is embarking on a third restaurant, Tasca Tasca. Learn more about Chef Manuel at http://www.lasalette-restaurant.com/, his newest restaurant at http://www.tascatasca.com/ and his restaurant, Cafe Lucia that he owns with his sister at http...2016-05-1600 min
Our Portuguese TableHappy Mother's Day to ALL the Moms out there!Spring is here and that means getting your hands dirty in the garden and also making sure that all moms are pampered and made to feel extra special for Mother's Day! We talk about how we celebrate Mother's Day, special recipes our moms made, and we find out who loves to garden and who doesn't!2016-05-0200 min
Our Portuguese TablePortuguese Cooking With Ana OrtinsAna Ortins is a fellow Portuguese-American who got her love of food and cooking from her paternal grandmother. Listen to learn about her family's history and how that influenced her cooking, her love of food, love of tradition, and a few other fun tid bits. Do you know why your mother or grandmother used to iron every piece of laundry?? Here's a hint, it wasn't just an old school habit for the sake of doing it. For more information on Ana Ortins and her cookbooks, visit her website http://www.portuguesecooking.com/2016-04-1800 min
Our Portuguese TableOur Portuguese Table - Our Easter Traditions And RecipesIn this podcast we talk about some of the Portuguese Easter traditions and traditional foods. As Portugal is a very Catholic country, Easter is an important celebration for all Portuguese and the Portuguese-American community.
Here are links to some of the recipes we talked about during the podcast:
Portuguese Sweet Bread: http://azoreangreenbean.com/2015/12/portuguese-sweetbread/
Angela's favorite Nespresso flavor: https://www.nespresso.com/us/en/order/capsules/original/ciocattino
Folar Algarvio: http://recipes.epicurean.com/recipe/21097/gin-fizz.html
Rosas do Egipto: http://pratacasas.blogspot.com/2014/03/rosas-do-egipto.html2016-04-0400 min
Our Portuguese TableOur Portuguese Table - Meet Chef George MendesGeorge Mendes is one of the most successful Portuguese-American chefs and restauranteurs in the country, and we are thrilled to have him as our first guest on Our Portuguese Table. Listen to how Chef George found his love of cooking, the sweet memories he has of family gatherings, his new book "My Portugal" and that moment when he knew he'd "made it." Learn more about Chef George Mendes, his restaurants and book at http://www.aldearestaurant.com/, http://www.lupulonyc.com/ or follow him on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/chefgeorgemendes2016-03-2000 min
Our Portuguese TableMeet Maria And Angela, Our Portuguese Table Episode 1In this very first podcast for Our Portuguese Table, Maria and Angela talk about what they hope to acheive with the podcast, what they'll talk about (and laugh about!), and different chefs and other guests they will speak with. Find more information about both Maria and Angela at www.ourportuguesetable.com, and more information about Maria's cookbooks at www.azoreangreenbean.com.2016-02-2900 min