Madeira Products: Unveiling Island Treasures

Madeira Handicrafts: What to Buy and Where to Find It

Madeira is a destination that captivates with its natural landscapes, unique cuisine and vibrant traditions. Among its many cultural expressions, local handicrafts stand out as a genuine way to experience the island’s soul. Crafted with natural materials, ancestral techniques and a generous dose of creativity, Madeira’s handicrafts are more than souvenirs — they’re culture, history and identity in tangible form. Whether looking for a meaningful keepsake or an original gift, it’s worth discovering the types of artisanal products made on the island and the best places to find them. Madeira…

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Malassadas from Madeira: A Traditional Portuguese Sweet Treat with Rich History

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Madeira is renowned for its wide range of flavors, and malassadas stand out as one of the island’s most celebrated traditional sweet treats. These airy, fluffy dough fritters coated in sugar are not only a delight to the palate, but also carry centuries of history and customs passed down through generations. In this article, we will delve into the origins of this specialty, explain when they are most commonly enjoyed, share tips for achieving the perfect texture and flavor, highlight some lesser-known curiosities, and provide a typical recipe that you…

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Madeira Cake (Bolo de Mel Madeira)

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A Madeira cake is a classic butter or sponge cake from British and Irish cookery. It is a traditional treat. This cake is often made with cherries and nuts. It is a traditional snack and goes perfectly with a cup of tea. It is a wonderful way to celebrate the arrival of spring. Bolo de Mel The Bolo de Mel is a traditional cake of Madeira Island. It is a rich and delicious cake made with nuts and soaked in brandy. Its rich flavor will keep you coming back for…

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Poncha is the traditional drink of Madeira

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Poncha is the most traditional drink of Madeira ! That is to say : Who’s going to Madeira and not drink , can not boast that knows truly the pearl of the Atlantic. Although typical county of Câmara de Lobos , the is known and appreciated all over the island . It can be drunk both in summer with ice, as in the winter, because they contain lots of vitamin C. Previously, was made only with brandy cane sugar adding the same amount of water, sugar and lemon peel small enough…

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Brisa Maracujá awarded

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Madeira Products – Brisa Passionfruit The Juice of Brisa Passionfruit – Beer Company of Madeira, was again awarded the Grand Gold Medal by Monde Selection, the oldest and most prestigious independent organization in the field of Quality Selections. This is 13. ª Medal awarded to Brisa Another Great Passion which has a total of 23 medals acquired so far. The ECM has 143 medals awarded by Monde Selection, including 83 Gold and 36 Gold Large, and drinks with most medals are White Coral with 24 medals and 23 medals with Brisa…

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Ribeiro Seco Factory produces honey unique quality

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The Mill Ribeiro Seco Factory has the ability to produce sugar syrup sugar- laden knowledge and history.The plant , located at Rua Wonderland in Funchal was founded in 1883 by César Aluísio Bettencourt and would be continued by his son Luis Bettencourt .At first, manufactured brandy. But in 1928 , due to excess production factories to do this , was asked to pass the sugar syrup , which was accepted . Since then until today , the factory is dedicated exclusively to the production of honey and products connected to it…

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Brandy Madeira with Engenhos do Norte Company

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Madeira, the picturesque Portuguese archipelago, is not only famous for its breathtaking landscapes but also for its rich culinary heritage. Among its many celebrated products, Brandy Madeira stands out as a symbol of tradition and quality. Engenhos do Norte, a historic distillery, plays a vital role in preserving this legacy. This post will explore the world of Brandy Madeira, focusing on the craftsmanship and heritage upheld by Engenhos do Norte. The Essence of Brandy Madeira Brandy Madeira is a distilled spirit made from sugarcane juice, known for its smooth texture…

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Skewered meat Madeira – Espetada da Madeira

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The skewered meat Madeira is probably the best-known dish and consumed at parties and stingrays in the islands of Madeira and Porto Santo. A good kebab defenição of Madeira is basically chunks of beef cut into squares , seasoned with salt , bay leaves and garlic and put into a laurel skewers , which then goes to roast on fire wood. About Skewered meat In the heart of the Atlantic, on the picturesque island of Madeira, a culinary tradition has been tantalizing taste buds for generations. Skewered meat, or “Espetada Madeirense,”…

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Anona da Madeira

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The Anona is a tropical fruit originating in Peru and Ecuador, which Madeira is grown to a height of 500 meters, the fruiting period from November to January. In Madeira there are two varieties , easily distinguishable by shell; Anona the Lisa , the more appreciated because the shell is thinner , with few seeds , fruit pulp and sweet , common in dry , scaly and Anona , which as its name implies has a thick rind , with many scales , creamy flesh full of seeds , not…

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Madeira passion fruit – O Maracujá da Madeira

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Originating in South America and Central, passion fruit is grown throughout the world , including Asia, Australia, South Africa and Europe, in some areas of the Mediterranean coast. The most cultivated varieties are purple and yellow passion fruit (or Brazilian, as is known to us). The first is very aromatic, sweet, slightly acidic whereas the second is less aromatic, more sweet and less sour. The plant is called passion or ” maracujaleiro ” and it is a fast growing vine that lacks a support. This support can be created by…