Tag: chestnuts

Quinta do Souto Slices

Quinta do Souto Slices

  Olà todos! We’ve recently made the move to the beautiful region of Tomar, nestled in the heart of central Portugal. Our new home is a charming farm surrounded by peaceful landscapes and rich history. This place has already begun to feel like a sanctuary, 

Edamame & Chestnut cream Cake

Edamame & Chestnut cream Cake

Experiment: A Sweet Surprise! Lately, I’ve been preserving chestnuts by the kilo — this lovely autumn staple is now a key ingredient in so many of my creations. One experiment, in particular, stood out this week: a cake blending my homemade chestnut cream with edamame! 

Chestnut Coconut Cake

Chestnut Coconut Cake

Yesterday I went to say goodbye to our friends here in the little village Azias in North Portugal, as we are preparing to go to the Center of the country for winter. Since they have already showed how much they love my culinary presents when 

Chestnut cream

Chestnut cream

As I continue to walk through the woods in search of these glossy brown gems, nestled in their prickly shells, I cannot help but have this sense of fulfillment and anticipation of the treats to come. Here in northern Portugal, we are fortunate to have