Madeira Products: Unveiling Island Treasures

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…

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What you eat on the island of Madeira – Traditional dishes of madeiran food

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Madeira Island – ‘the pearl of the Atlantic’ – keeps the promise of extraordinary holidays with its magnificent scenery, mild climate, serene ambience, colourful folk traditions and, last but not least, its seductive gastronomy. The local cuisine is based on peasant traditions, and in general terms, the closer you can get to the traditional methods of preparation and cooking, the better it tastes. Although starters are not a high point on the local menus, a hot bolo do caco with garlic butter and parsley, a typical wheat flour bread, appears…

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Blandy’s wine Lodge

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Blandy’s wine lodge is a museum housed in a complex of buildings which ran the wine cellars of hardwood timber company, one of the oldest wineries in the center of Funchal. During the visit to the museum are unique artifacts and historical documents that tell the family history blandy and its wines, and the records show some of the many famous visitors who have visited the winery over the years. The tasting takes place in the room “max Romer,” surrounded by beautiful murals of renowned German artist, who portrays the…

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Meats of Madeira – Food with tradition

Selmo Madfood, Madeira4 Comments

The island of Madeira has been known for its rich and varied cuisine which includes , in addition to other important factors , the presence of meat. The menu was varied meat , served with chicken , cow , turkey, chickens , pigs , rabbits , goats , lacking the pork and hams , which are then animals from domestic breeding . Within this work only a few are highlighted , in particular the meat of chicken, beef and pork. Chicken Meat Starting with the chicken meat , this assumes…

Traditional Fruits of Madeira

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Fruits Of Madeira Fruits are nutritious foods that are consumed, usually in addition to the meals and provide raw material for many products, such as juices, nectars , fruit jellies, jams, compotes, salads, among others that are the basis for healthy eating and balanced. In recent decades , the fruit has been recognized worldwide and, consequently, has become of great economic and social importance for some countries. Particularly in the context of production in the Autonomous Region of Madeira, met various fruits that differ by presenting special characteristics due to…

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The famous Madeira Wine

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When it comes to iconic products from Madeira, the island’s wine stands out. It’s not only a beverage appreciated by wine lovers worldwide, but also a symbol of Madeiran identity, with a rich history, centuries-old traditions, and an unmistakable flavour. Madeira wine has become a true ambassador of the island, captivating palates and promoting wine tourism in the region. Historical Origins of Madeira Wine The history of Madeira wine dates back to the 15th century, shortly after the island was settled. Thanks to its strategic location in the Atlantic, Madeira…

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Madeira Embroidery

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Born on an island the place nature is queen. The lushness of the landscapes of Madeira couldn’t fail to encourage artists for greater than a century to the fantastic thing about this distinctive embroidery . The reflection of this inspiration is obvious in every bit of Madeira Embroidery. The category, class , purity of strains , the motion of nature evident within the creativity of the designs , and the perfection of the work finished by the expert palms of native embroiderers , make Madeira Embroidery true artwork . Life…

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Banana Madeira, the world’s best

Selmo Madbanana, fruits

A real image of Madeira. The fruit , yellow, distinguished primarily by their measurement a lot smaller than the fruit taste and the like, extra candy than the others. The introduction of this fruit within the Wooden from the mid- sixteenth century, and its origin has been China. Consumed at any time is far appreciated as dessert to accompany a slice of feta cheese. It’s also important within the manufacturing of banana liqueur, and an ingredient in some dishes of the native delicacies . Banana Madeira image The banana wooden…

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Madeira Bread traditional “Bolo do Caco”

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The Bolo do Caco is a shard wheat bread typical of the area of Madeira that may be discovered each in Madeira and within the island of Porto Santo . It’s consumed as enter , monitoring or as principal dish . It’s made from flour , yeast, water and salt. With these components a dough is made , it ought to ferment for 3 days. After this era , wafers are shaped with about three inches thick and at the very least one inch in diameter . Conventional cooking is…

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Swordfish Black “Peixe Espada Preto”

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In conventional Madeiran delicacies, the black scabbard fish is undoubtedly essentially the most emblematic dish is now necessary in all eating places. This fish, which is in common depths of between 800 m to 1200 m, made of wooden the primary place on the planet to commercially exploit a form of depth. Madeira is home to a variety of fish species, including the Madeira espada fish. This species is found mainly in the coastal waters of Madeira and the Azores and is highly sought after by local restaurants thanks to…