Traveling Through Food
  • Home
  • Travel
    • Portugal
  • Book Travel
  • Recommendations
    • Best Travel Credit Cards
    • Tools & Gadgets
  • About Us
  • Food
    • Restaurant Reviews
    • Cooking at Home
    • Taste Test
    • Foodie Experiences
    • Inspired By Travel
    • Recipe Reviews
    • Recipes >
      • By Meal Type >
        • Breakfast
        • Lunch Recipes
        • Dinner Recipes
        • Soup Recipes
        • Dessert
        • Snacks
      • By Region >
        • Central American Recipes
        • North American Recipes
        • Europe >
          • Italy
          • Portugal
    • Share A Recipe or Story

Traveling through food

 TURNING THE ADVENTURE OF A LIFETIME INTO A LIFETIME OF ADVENTURES
ONE BITE AT A TIME ;)

Halupki Stuffed Cabbage Soup aka Cabbage Roll Soup Dinner At The Zoo Recipe Review

11/11/2023

0 Comments

 
original post 12/24/2020
Halupki Stuffed Cabbage Soup aka Cabbage Roll Soup Dinner At The Zoo Recipe Review is filed under:
Soup • Lunch • Dinner • Europe • Recipe Reviews • Beef

Halupki Stuffed Cabbage Soup aka Cabbage Roll Soup Dinner At The Zoo Recipe Review

Stuffed cabbage rolls are a delicious and hearty Eastern European dish, but they can take a lot of work to make. If you want the flavor profile of stuffed cabbage rolls (Halupki, Gołąbki, etc), but a lot less work, try a Halupki Stuffed Cabbage Soup Recipe like this and see what you think! 
Halupki Stuffed Cabbage Soup aka Cabbage Roll Soup Dinner At The Zoo Recipe Review - Traveling Through Food Blog
Delicious and Easy Halupki Stuffed Cabbage Soup aka Cabbage Roll Soup
Bowl: Sage Eden Pottery OKC

Halupki Stuffed Cabbage Soup aka Cabbage Roll Soup Ingredients: 

Ground Beef (I mixedgrass fed ground beef and pork)
Onion
Garlic
Cabbage
Carrots
Beef Broth 
Tomato Sauce
Rice ( Thai Jasmine rice is my favorite)
Brown Sugar
Olive Oil
Salt & Pepper
Parsley

See Full Recipe 

How To Make Halupki Stuffed Cabbage Soup aka Cabbage Roll Soup:

1. Cook ground meat in olive oil for 4-5 minutes, seasoning with salt and pepper.
​Add chopped onion and garlic.
Halupki Stuffed Cabbage Soup aka Cabbage Roll Soup Dinner At The Zoo Recipe Review - Traveling Through Food Blog
How To Make Halupki Stuffed Cabbage Soup aka Cabbage Roll Soup: Cook Meat, Onions, Garlic

How To Make Halupki Stuffed Cabbage Soup aka Cabbage Roll Soup:

2. Add the bay leaf and brown sugar 
Halupki Stuffed Cabbage Soup aka Cabbage Roll Soup Dinner At The Zoo Recipe Review - Traveling Through Food Blog
How To Make Halupki Stuffed Cabbage Soup aka Cabbage Roll Soup: Add bay leaf and brown sugar

How To Make Halupki Stuffed Cabbage Soup aka Cabbage Roll Soup:

3. Toss everything else in! The cabbage, broth, tomato sauce, rice and carrots. I didn't have any carrots, so I didn't add them. No big deal imo. Simmer for at least 25 minutes until the rice and cabbage are tender. Adjust seasoning (salt / pepper) as needed! 
Halupki Stuffed Cabbage Soup aka Cabbage Roll Soup Dinner At The Zoo Recipe Review - Traveling Through Food Blog
How To Make Halupki Stuffed Cabbage Soup aka Cabbage Roll Soup: Add cabbage, tomato sauce, rice, and broth
Halupki Stuffed Cabbage Soup aka Cabbage Roll Soup Dinner At The Zoo Recipe Review - Traveling Through Food Blog
How To Make Halupki Stuffed Cabbage Soup aka Cabbage Roll Soup: Let it simmer for at least 25 minutes

 Dinner At The Zoo Halupki Stuffed Cabbage Soup Recipe Review 

This was a great and easy recipe to make and there's nothing like soup to comfort you on a chilly day. But honestly, I would eat soup for any meal, any day of the year. :-)  
Adjustments: Next time I think I would sauté the cabbage a bit before adding the broth and tomato sauce. For the full recipe, visit the Dinner At The Zoo Cabbage Roll Soup Recipe here! 

Thoughts on Halupki? Cabbage Rolls? Stuffed Cabbage? Have a favorite recipe or tip to share? Do you think the soup version is as good as the traditional version? Leave a comment!

Halupki Stuffed Cabbage Soup aka Cabbage Roll Soup Dinner At The Zoo Recipe Review - Traveling Through Food Blog
Delicious and Easy Halupki Stuffed Cabbage Soup aka Cabbage Roll Soup
Bowl: Sage Eden Pottery OKC

Tried This Recipe?

Picture
Send us a photo, tag us @travelingthroughfoodtogether, or leave a comment below!
We'd love to try your favorite recipes or hear about foods you discovered while traveling! Submit a recipe or food story to Traveling Through Food
Halupki Stuffed Cabbage Soup aka Cabbage Roll Soup Dinner At The Zoo Recipe Review is filed under:
Soup • Lunch • Dinner • Europe • Recipe Reviews • Beef

Pin & Share This Post

Halupki Stuffed Cabbage Soup aka Cabbage Roll Soup Dinner At The Zoo Recipe Review Traveling Through Food Blog

0 Comments

Inspired By Travel: Making Pastéis de Nata  Portuguese Custard Tarts

11/10/2023

0 Comments

 
originally post date 11/12/20
Pastéis de Nata Portuguese Custard Tarts Recipe is filed under:
Desserts • Snacks • Europe • Portugal • Inspired by Travel • Pastry • Egg

​In the Summer of 2018 we had a special opportunity to visit friends and get a taste of a wonderful place - Portugal!  No list of "top foods to try in Portugal" is complete without the glorious little Portuguese custard tart known as Pastel de Nata! 
Our first Pastéis de Nata came from Portela Cafe on Rua da Graça in Lisbon. It was a short stroll from our airbnb and we wanted to get our Portugal trip off to a good start with cafe and pastries for breakfast! ;) 
From there we enjoyed Pastéis de Nata just about everywhere we went - Lisbon, up the Silver Coast, Porto, and even the airport lounge on the way home. 

So what exactly is a Pastel de Nata?

Pastéis de Nata are a delightful little treat consisting of a flaky crust filled with  custard. Most people enjoy their Pastéis de Nata with a sprinkle of powdered sugar and cinnamon on top! Some people prefer just cinnamon or just powdered sugar while others enjoy a Pastel de Nata as is!

How do you eat a Pastel de Nata?

Easy. Just take a bite for optimal enjoyment of the creamy custard together with the crispy crust. There is a segment of society, however, who prefer to use a spoon to eat the custard first and then eat the crust. Posh. ;p No matter how you eat your pastel de nata, it's going to be delicious! 

History of Pastel de Nata

The popular origin story of the Pastel de Nata goes back over 300 years ago to Jerónimos Monastery in Belém. The nuns and monks used egg whites to starch the clothing, leaving a huge amount of egg yolks needing used up. To prevent waste and simultaneously generate income to support the monetary, the custard tart was born. The recipe was later sold when the monastery closed in 1833.  Today you can try the original Portuguese custard tart at Pastéis de Belém. 

Wait. I'm Confused. Is it Pastéis de Nata, Pastel de Nata or Pastéis de Belém?

Pastel de Nata - one Portuguese custard tart
Pastéis de Nata - multiple Portuguese custard tarts
Pastéis de Belém - Portuguese custard tarts made from the original secret recipe.
The original Pastéis de Belém is only available at Fábrica Pastéis de Belém

It makes me think of how some people say Kleenex any time they mean "tissue" whether it's Kleenex brand or not. Technically, a Kleenex is a tissue, but all tissues are not Kleenex. So all Pastéis de Belém are Pastéis de Nata (albiet branded with the perception of superiority), but not all Pastéis de Nata are Pastéis de Belém. Hope I got that right and hope it makes more sense now!
Picture
One last Pastel de Nata in Porto, Portugal
Flash Forward to December 2018 and we were already in withdrawal! On a weekend trip to Toronto we looked up Carousel Bakery in St. Lawrence Market so we could relieve the custard tart experience 
Pastéis de Nata from Carousel Bakery in St. Lawrence Market Toronto, Canada | Traveling Through Food
Pastéis de Nata from Carousel Bakery in St. Lawrence Market Toronto, Canada | Traveling Through Food
Pastéis de Nata from Carousel Bakery in St. Lawrence Market Toronto, Canada | Traveling Through Food
Pastéis de Nata from Carousel Bakery in St. Lawrence Market Toronto, Canada | Traveling Through Food
Flash Forward to summer 2019 when family brought back some Pastéis de Nata after attending the Love Never Fails International Convention in Lisbon! And later when we sought out Azores Cafe in Pittsburgh so we could have some more Nata. 

Basically, it was high time we tried to make Pastéis de Nata at home...

A Pastel de Nata has two main elements to master: 
  1. Flaky Crust
  2. Creamy Custard

Which begs the question....

Can you make Pastéis De Nata with frozen puff pastry?

The answer is yes! If you don't want to go through the effort of making your own puff pastry, you can definitely take the short cut and use frozen puff pastry. I used Pepperidge Farm Puff Pastry Sheets and it worked like a dream. In the future, I would like to do it 100% from scratch, but it's nice to lower the barrier of entry. ANYONE can make this!

How To Make Pastéis de Nata Custard Step-by-step

I followed LeitesCulinaria's recipe found here
  1. Whisk 3 tablespoons of flour with 1/4 cup of milk until smooth
  2. Bring  1 1/3 cups granulated sugar, 1 cinnamon stick, and 2/3 cup of water to boil. Do not stir this, but let it boil until 220F or 100C
  3. Scald 1 cup of milk (237ml) in a separate small sauce pan. Whisk scalded milk into the milk/flour mixture.
  4. Take the cinnamon stick out from the syrup and pour it into the milk/flour mixture, whisking the whole time. Stir in 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla.
  5. Whisk the yolks from 6 large eggs in a bowl. Then whisk them into the milk/flour/syrup mixture.
  6. Strain this thin mixture into a bowl.

How long will Pastéis de Nata uncooked custard mixture last?

Uncooked custard mixture can last in the refrigerator for up to 3 days according to LeitesCulinaria.

At what temperature does milk scald? Why do you scald milk

Milk scalds once it is heated above 180F or 83C. Scalding milk can kill bacteria and enzymes that may interfere with thickening in recipes. (sources here and here)

Tips for using Frozen Puff Pastry to Make Pastéis de Nata

You will want to take the pastry out of the freezer well in advance. 

How long does it take for frozen puff pastry to defrost/thaw from frozen?
In general, thaw at room temperature for 2 hours or overnight in the refrigerator. 

It's important to let the pastry thaw or else you will break it when you try unroll it from the package.

Once the pastry is thawed, you are going to lay it flat on your work space (I used this large cutting board) and then roll it tightly into a log. Wrap it in plastic and refrigerate until you are ready to assembly your Portuguese custard tarts!

See this CupcakeJemma video below for the technique:

Assembling Pastéis de Nata

  1. Take the puff pastry log out of the refrigerator and slice it into pieces around 3/4 inches or 18mm.  

  2. I used what looks like a vintage mini muffin tin and sprayed with oil to prevent sticking. Place a piece of dough into the pan and use your thumb to press the dough flat into the bottom of the muffin pan and then up around the sides. 

  3. Fill each about 3/4 full of the custard mixture.
    ​
  4. Bake 8-9 minutes for mini muffin tins at as high as you can get your oven. The recipe recommended 550F or 290C, but our convection oven only goes to 480. 
Making Pastéis de Nata with Frozen Puff Pastry | Traveling Through Food
Making Pastéis de Nata with Frozen Puff Pastry | Traveling Through Food
The final product was quite adorable and delicious! This one has a very light dusting of powdered sugar and cinnamon on top. 
Mini Pastel de Nata made with Frozen Puff Pastry | Traveling Through Food
Mini Pastel de Nata made with Frozen Puff Pastry | Traveling Through Food
I also tried to make them in normal sized cupcake tins, but I filled them up too high, causing the custard to run down the side and caramelize way before the pastry was fully cooked. You can tell below that the pastry at the bottom is still soft. I definitely recommend taking seriously the recommendation to fill just 3/4 full! 
Mini Pastel de Nata made with undercooked Frozen Puff Pastry | Traveling Through Food
Tip: Fill 3/4 full with custard to prevent overflowing, over caramelization, and undercooked pastry

When do you eat a Pastel de Nata?

According to Eater, "locals ​eat Pastéis de Nata at breakfast, in the midmorning, after lunch, or in the evening — any time they're craving a snack"

Should you eat Portuguese custard tarts hot or cold?

There's no wrong way! Some people love them warm, others like the texture of the custard better when it is at room temperature. Still others like them cold! The only way to decide is to try them all three ways, don't you agree? ;-) 

Do Pastéis de Nata need refrigerated?

In most instances, there won't be any left over since they are so tasty! But on the off chance that you do have left overs it is recommended that you store them in the fridge. 

How do you reheat Pasteis de Nata?

Reheating a pastry like this is best done in an oven or toaster oven over a microwave, for sure. 350F around 7 minutes should do the job! 

​How long do Pasteis de Natas last?

In an airtight box they may last up to 2 days. If refrigerated around 5 days. But seriously, just eat them today. :)
Take a food journey around the world

Is there lemon in Pastéis de Nata?

Although this particular recipe did not call for it, many recipes do infuse lemon flavor into the simple syrup by adding lemon rind to the water, sugar, and cinnamon stick! I will definitely try this next time because I love a bit of lemon in a custard. 

Tools That Make It Easier To Make Pastéis de Nata at Home:

Pastel de Nata Tools Pepperidge Farm, Puff Pastry Sheets, 17.3 oz (Frozen)
Pastel de Nata Tools 25 Pack Egg Tart Molds Tiny Pie Tartlets Dessert Mold Pans Tin Puto Cup Bakeware Muffin Cupcake Cake Cookie Mold Baking Tool, Round
Pastel De Nata Tools Silpat Premium Non-Stick Silicone Baking Mat, Half Sheet Size, 11-5/8 x 16-1/2
Pastel De Nata Organic Korintje Cinnamon Sticks | Perfect for Baking, Cooking & Beverages | 100+ Sticks | 2 3/4" Length | 100% Raw From Indonesia | by FGO

For That Friend Who is Obsessed With Pastéis de Nata: 

Gifts For Pastel De Nata Lovers | Traveling Through Food Pasteis De Nata Recipe
Gifts For Pastel De Nata Lovers | Traveling Through Food Pasteis De Nata Recipe
Gifts For Pastel De Nata Lovers | Traveling Through Food Pasteis De Nata Recipe
Gifts For Pastel De Nata Lovers | Traveling Through Food Pasteis De Nata Recipe
Gifts For Pastel De Nata Lovers | Traveling Through Food Pasteis De Nata Recipe
Gifts For Pastel De Nata Lovers | Traveling Through Food Pasteis De Nata Recipe
Gifts For Pastel De Nata Lovers | Traveling Through Food Pasteis De Nata Recipe
Gifts For Pastel De Nata Lovers | Traveling Through Food Pasteis De Nata Recipe
Gifts For Pastel De Nata Lovers | Traveling Through Food Pasteis De Nata Recipe
Gifts For Pastel De Nata Lovers | Traveling Through Food Pasteis De Nata Recipe
Gifts For Pastel De Nata Lovers | Traveling Through Food Pasteis De Nata Recipe
Gifts For Pastel De Nata Lovers | Traveling Through Food Pasteis De Nata Recipe

Picture
Tried This Recipe?
Send us a photo, tag us @travelingthroughfoodtogether, or leave a comment below!
We'd love to try your favorite recipes or hear about foods you discovered while traveling! Submit a recipe or food story to Traveling Through Food
Pastéis de Nata Portuguese Custard Tarts Recipe is filed under:
Desserts • Snacks • Europe • Portugal • Inspired by Travel • Pastry • Egg

Pin & Share This Post: 

Picture

0 Comments

Taste Test: Bare Bones Bone Broth Instant Beverage Mix Beef and Chicken Review - Misfits Market Review

11/10/2023

0 Comments

 
original post 8/28/21
Filed under: Taste Test • Misfits Market ​
Bare Bones Bone Broth Instant Beverage Mix Chicken and Beef, $4.99 for 4 via misfits market ​

I could drink bone broth any time of day, I find it so soothing and nourishing. I love that these little bone broth packets from Bare Bones support your day with 10g of protein and you just need to add water. At around $1/pop they may feel a bit pricey, but they are definitely nice to have on hand for a quick and comforting boost or even a travel day! I prefer the beef to the chicken, but I've added some more salt and pepper to the chicken flavor and enjoyed it as well!
Bare Bones Bone Broth Instant Beverage Mix Chicken and Beef
Bare Bones Bone Broth Instant Beverage Mix Chicken and Beef
Ranking: 4/4 - love it!

Ranking Key:
1 - will not rebuy
2 - it's okay, probably won't rebuy
3 - it's good, would rebuy from time to time
4 - love it! 


Shop Bare Bones Bone Broth Beverage Mixes on Amazon

Save $$ on your groceries with this Misfits Market discount
Bare Bones Bone Broth Instant Beverage Mix Chicken and Beef Review
Misfits Market Reviews

0 Comments

Apple Cinnamon Muffins - Add A Pinch Recipe Review

11/6/2023

0 Comments

 
original post 12/17/20
Apple Cinnamon Muffins - Add A Pinch Recipe Review is filed under:
Breakfast • Desserts • Snacks • Apples • Recipe Reviews • North America 

Apple Cinnamon Muffins - Add A Pinch Recipe Review

Apple cinnamon muffins are delicious any time of year, but there's something about fall when the air is crisp, the apples are plentiful, and the smell of cinnamon warms your heart that makes it the perfect time to eat cinnamon apple muffins!
How To Make Cinnamon Apple Muffins: - Add A Pinch Cinnamon Apple Recipe Review - Traveling Through Food Blog

Apple Cinnamon Muffins Ingredients

  • All Purpose Flour
  • Baking Powder
  • Salt
  • Cinnamon
  • Apples ( I used Granny Smith)
  • Unsalted Butter
  • Large Eggs
  • Vanilla Extract ( I used vanilla beans )
  • Milk
  • Granulated Sugar
See Full Recipe 
Take a food journey around the world

How To Make Cinnamon Apple Muffins:
​1. Sift Flour, Baking Powder, Salt, and Cinnamon Together (tiny whisk optional, but desirable)

Did You Know? Sri Lanka is known for having the best quality cinnamon in the world, called Ceylon Cinnamon or "true cinnamon". The flavor is more delicate and highly prized in comparison to the more common cassia cinnamon. Both are helpful for diabetics and there is some indication that cinnamon has benefits relating to Alzheimer's disease, potentially blocking the tau protein from building up in the brain which is characteristic of Alzheimer's. (Source) 
tl;dr Cinnamon is both delicious and helps to keep your body and mind feeling prime!
How To Make Cinnamon Apple Muffins: - Add A Pinch Cinnamon Apple Recipe Review - Traveling Through Food Blog
​Sift Flour, Baking Powder, Salt, and Cinnamon Together (tiny whisk optional, but desirable)

How To Make Cinnamon Apple Muffins:
2. Toss diced apples with flour and cinnamon. 

How To Make Cinnamon Apple Muffins: - Add A Pinch Cinnamon Apple Recipe Review - Traveling Through Food Blog

How To Make Cinnamon Apple Muffins:
3. Cream the butter and sugar, eggs, and vanilla

Did You Know?  In place of vanilla extract, you can always use vanilla beans. Simply split the bean open and scrape out thousands of tiny, flavor-packed seeds! You can also try vanilla paste and pure vanilla powder! 
How To Make Cinnamon Apple Muffins: - Add A Pinch Cinnamon Apple Recipe Review - Traveling Through Food Blog

How To Make Cinnamon Apple Muffins:
4. Alternate folding in the flour mixture with milk

We love our rubbermaid silicone spatulas for this - flexible enough to fold everything in, but sturdy enough to not make a mess!
How To Make Cinnamon Apple Muffins: - Add A Pinch Cinnamon Apple Recipe Review - Traveling Through Food Blog
How To Make Cinnamon Apple Muffins: - Add A Pinch Cinnamon Apple Recipe Review - Traveling Through Food Blog

How To Make Cinnamon Apple Muffins:
5. Fold in the diced apples tossed in cinnamon and flour.

How To Make Cinnamon Apple Muffins: - Add A Pinch Cinnamon Apple Recipe Review - Traveling Through Food Blog
How To Make Cinnamon Apple Muffins: - Add A Pinch Cinnamon Apple Recipe Review - Traveling Through Food Blog

How To Make Cinnamon Apple Muffins:
6. Scoop into muffin tins and bake at 375 F for ~ 30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.

How To Make Cinnamon Apple Muffins: - Add A Pinch Cinnamon Apple Recipe Review - Traveling Through Food Blog

How To Make Cinnamon Apple Muffins:
7. Prepare the toping - The Add a Pinch Cinnamon Apple Muffins have a delightful Butter Cinnamon Sugar Topping!

Typically you melt the butter, brush the melted butter on the finished muffins hot out of the oven and then dip into the cinnamon sugar mixture. But since I didn't read closely enough, I melted the butter together with the cinnamon and sugar. 
How To Make Cinnamon Apple Muffins: - Add A Pinch Cinnamon Apple Recipe Review - Traveling Through Food Blog
How To Make Cinnamon Apple Muffins: - Add A Pinch Cinnamon Apple Recipe Review - Traveling Through Food Blog

How To Make Cinnamon Apple Muffins:
8. Add the topping and enjoy!

I used a silicone pastry brush to spread the butter cinnamon sugar topping over the apple cinnamon muffins and sprinkled an extra bit of sugar to give it some more texture and Voila! 
How To Make Cinnamon Apple Muffins: - Add A Pinch Cinnamon Apple Recipe Review - Traveling Through Food Blog

Add a Pinch Cinnamon Apple Muffin Recipe Review

These were some of the most delicious cinnamon apple muffins I've made, and I have made quite a few over the years. The apple chunks were the right size to fully appreciate, the inside of the muffin was moist, but not batter-y and underdone. The topping was delightful! Warm or room temp, this may be the best apple cinnamon recipe I've tried so far! For the full recipe, visit the Add a Pinch Cinnamon Apple Muffins Recipe here! 

Thoughts on Apple Cinnamon Muffins? Have a favorite Apple Cinnamon Muffin recipe or tip to share? Leave a comment!

How To Make Cinnamon Apple Muffins: - Add A Pinch Cinnamon Apple Recipe Review - Traveling Through Food Blog

Picture

Tried This Recipe?

Send us a photo, tag us @travelingthroughfoodtogether, or leave a comment below!
We'd love to try your favorite recipes or hear about foods you discovered while traveling! Submit a recipe or food story to Traveling Through Food
Apple Cinnamon Muffins - Add A Pinch Recipe Review is filed under:
Breakfast • Desserts • Snacks • Apples • Recipe Reviews • North America 

Pin & Share This Post: 

Picture

0 Comments

Taste Test: Nonni's Chocolate Covered Cookie Bites Dark Chocolate Toasted Coconut Review - Misfits Market Review

11/3/2023

0 Comments

 
original post 8/29/21
Filed under: Taste Test • Misfits Market ​
Nonni's Chocolate Covered Cookie Bites Dark Chocolate Toasted Coconut, 5 oz $2.99 via misfits market
Nonni's Chocolate Covered Cookie Bites Dark Chocolate Toasted Coconut
Nonni's Chocolate Covered Cookie Bites Dark Chocolate Toasted Coconut
Nonni's Chocolate Covered Cookie Bites Dark Chocolate Toasted Coconut
Nonni's Chocolate Covered Cookie Bites Dark Chocolate Toasted Coconut Cross Section
Nonni's Chocolate Covered Cookie Bites Dark Chocolate Toasted Coconut Ingredients: 
Dark Chocolate (Unsweetened Chocolate [Processed With Alkali], Sugar, Cocoa Butter, Milkfat, Soy Lecithin [An Emulsifier], Natural Vanilla Extract), Coconut, Wheat Flour (Wheat Flour, Malted Barley Flour), Sugar, Salted Butter (Cream, Salt), Natural Flavor, Almonds, Baking Powder (Sodium Acid Pyrophosphate, Sodium Bicarbonate, Corn Starch, Monocalcium Phosphate), Salt.
Ranking: 2/4 - it's okay, probably won't rebuy. 
I prefer the classic Nonni's Biscotti, I prefer the chocolate to cookie ratio of the biscotti. 


Ranking Key:
1 - will not rebuy
2 - it's okay, probably won't rebuy
3 - it's good, would rebuy from time to time
4 - love it! 


Shop Nonni's on Amazon
​

Save $$ on your groceries with this Misfits Market discount
Nonni's Chocolate Covered Cookie Bites Dark Chocolate Toasted Coconut Review
Misfits Market Review and Discount

0 Comments

Sopa De Frijoles Receta (Bean Soup Recipe) - Salvadoran Cuisine Recipe

11/3/2023

0 Comments

 
original post 10/29/20
Salvadoran Sopa de Frijoles Recipe Traveling Through Food Blog
Bowl: Handmade by SageEdenPottery in OKC
Sopa De Frijoles (Bean Soup) Recipe from El Salvador is filed under: 
Beans • Soup • Family Recipes • Recipes • Meal Prep • Lunch • Dinner •  El Salvador • Central America

​A huge thanks to Keisha from Kansas, USA for submitting this family recipe for
Salvadoran Sopa De Frijoles (bean soup)!
This recipe was passed down to her from her mother-in-law and sister-in-law. How cool is that?!

Salvadoran Sopa de Frijoles is traditionally cooked over an open flame with a clay pot. You can imagine how much flavor that imparts. Keisha nicely explains the difference as being "like cooking a steak in your kitchen or on the grill.... Either way, it's still pretty tasty!"

How to make Sopa de Frijoles 

Find Keisha's family recipe below. I made a few modifications starting with the beans. I couldn't get the small red beans via Instacart so I got pink beans. I went ahead and sautéed the onion and garlic a bit before adding the rinsed beans to the pot. 
Rinse dry beans - Sopa de Frijoles Recipe - Traveling Through Food Blog
Rinse the beans
Sautéonions and garlic - Sopa de Frijoles Recipe - Traveling Through Food Blog
Sautéing onions and garlic
Once the beans were added, just go ahead and add the water!
Add rinsed beans to the sautéed onion and garlic - Sopa de Frijoles Recipe - Traveling Through Food Blog
Add beans to the sautéed onion and garlic
Fill the pot with water - Sopa de Frijoles Recipe - Traveling Through Food Blog
Add water to the pot!
Bring the sopa to a boil and then reduce to a low simmer. 
Bring it to a boil then reduce to a simmer for several hours - Sopa de Frijoles Recipe - Traveling Through Food Blog
Bring to a boil, then reduce to simmer for a couple hours
Stir occasionally and taste to check for seasoning and texture - Sopa de Frijoles Recipe - Traveling Through Food Blog
Stir and taste occasionally to check for texture and seasoning
Every now and again I gave it a stir and a taste. To finish the soup you an add any toppings you like. I actually added a bit of fried salami and some cheddar cheese! This soup is easy and hearty and very affordable. It reignited my confidence in cooking beans from dry instead of using cans!  I love that you can mix it up with this recipe by adding whatever topping you're in the mood for or whatever you want to use up in the fridge. It would be cool to try it cooked in a clay bean pot, too!
Thanks so much to Keisha for sharing this recipe! 
Want to contribute to this giant international family cookbook? 
​Share your family recipes or go-to recipes here!
Want To Get A Clay Bean Pot? 
Here are some bean pots from around the world: 
Mexico • Central Colombia • India • Portugal

Salvadoran Sopa de Frijoles Receta (Bean Soup Recipe)

​Salvadorian Sopa de Frijoles (Bean Soup)

Clay Bean Pots

Vintage Portuguese Traditional Clay Terracotta Casserole With Lid Made In Portugal Cazuela
Colombian Handcrafted Ancient Cookware Chamba Bean Pot
Indian Clay Cooking Pot
Hand Painted Red Clay Bean Pots From Mexico

Picture
Tried This Recipe?
Send us a photo, tag us @travelingthroughfoodtogether, or leave a comment below!
We'd love to try your favorite recipes! 
Submit a recipe or food story to Traveling Through Food



Sopa De Frijoles (Bean Soup) Recipe from El Salvador is filed under: 
Beans • Soup • Family Recipes • Recipes • Meal Prep • Lunch • Dinner •  El Salvador • Central America

Pin & Share This Post:

Salvadoran Sopa de Frijoles Recipe Traveling Through Food Blog

0 Comments

Eating at Ikea in Portugal

11/1/2023

0 Comments

 
original post 7/15/22
Filed Under:  Algarve Restaurant Reviews • Portugal • Restaurant Review
To start off with some irony, after you have sold all of your precious and well chosen belongings in order to move abroad, one of the first things you will likely need to do upon arrival to your new country is... buy some of those things again. 

Yes. It's kind of annoying. Yes. It sort of feels like a waste of time and money. It's just a reality and part of the process for the vast majority of expats and immigrants. So now that we have that out of the way.. 


​Depending what you need, you may be very happy to see the familiar blue building adorned with yellow letters that we all have come to know, love, and hate (you just get so tired by the end!) synchronously - Ikea!

​It's very helpful to have somewhere you can find many home items, at a decent price and with decent quality in one place. 
Picture
Terrace View Ikea in Algarve Portugal Loulé
It's even more helpful when that same place has a restaurant on site so you can refuel after the exhaustion that will more likely ensue. Let's check out Ikea's restaurant at Mar Shopping in Loulé Portugal!
Picture
Ikea Loulé Portugal Algarve Restaurant
As you can see, the restaurant seating area is stylish and truly massive and it also extends outside. 
Picture
Some of the soft drinks available at the self serve beverage area at Ikea restaurant in Loulé Algarve Portugal. 
Picture
Prices at Ikea's restaurant remain quite affordable from vegetable soup for 0,50€ and full meals for €3-9. Beer and wine are also available as are a variety of desserts, and side salads, fruits etc. 

Pernil de Porco (Smoked Pork Knuckle)

Almost every Portuguese person in front of us in line ordered the Pernil de Porco and a wise friend told us before we left to always do what the locals do ;) 
I've had a lot of pork in my life and must admit this ranks at the top of the list. Incredibly tender, juicy, and flavorful. Even though we were eating outside, sweltering under the blazing sun in an effort to stay a distance from the crowd... it was worth it. We chose broccoli and mashed potatoes as sides for the meal which was the most expensive at €9 but fed both of us! 

Cheesecake

Picture
Ikea Portugal Berry Cheesecake
Not even a cheesecake person, but the berry cheesecake at Ikea was super yummy. 
--> Check Out Hotels & Long Term Rentals in Loulé Portugal

How To Get A Free Pastel de Nata At Ikea:

At the end of the restaurant line you can buy a pastel de nata and a cafe for 0,50€. 
Or you can buy a cafe for ...0,50€. 
So why not snag both for the same price?!
You're welcome. 
Picture
Ikea Portugal Pastel de Nata
As you finish the meal with a cafe and a nata, take a moment to enjoy where you at. Look at the view from the terrace of the Ikea restaurant in Loulé Portugal. A beautiful location, hard to capture in a hasty pano. 
Picture

More Algarve Restaurant Reviews:


Picture
0 Comments

Taste Test: Aldi Simply Nature Barbecue Quinoa Chips

10/31/2023

0 Comments

 
original post 5/8/21
Aldi Simply Nature Barbecue Quinoa Chips
Aldi Simply Nature Barbecue Quinoa Chips

Ranking: 3/4 - it's good, would rebuy from time to time

Ranking Key:
1 - will not rebuy
2 - it's okay, probably won't rebuy
3 - it's good, would rebuy from time to time
4 - love it! 
Shop Quinoa Chips on Amazon
Picture
Aldi Simply Nature Barbecue Quinoa Chips via Instacart
Aldi Simply Nature Barbecue Quinoa Chips Review
0 Comments

Too Good To Go Review - Portugal

10/29/2023

0 Comments

 
Original post 7/22
Filed Under: Portugal • Saving Money
TooGoodToGo is a free app designed to prevent food waste by enabling customers to buy a restaurant's left overs at a discount. You reserve a slot and pay in advance. Then, at a designated time you go to the business and show the app to pick up your order. You never know exactly what you will get since it depends on what sold that particular day.

TooGoodToGo can be a fun way to prevent food waste, discover new places and save money in Portugal, whether you're here as a tourist or live here. But remember each days offerings are unique and without guarantee, so set your expectations as such that some boxes will be amazing and others just okay. In the end I think it evens out! And you have an opportunity to rate and give feedback regarding the contents of your mystery boxes.

Curious what your box may include? ​Here are some of our personal real life examples: 

Celeiro - Loulé

September 2022
Pickup 10:00 am - 10:00 pm
​€3.99

​

Hussel - Too Good To Go Chocolates & Sweets

August 2022
Pickup 12:00-10:00pm
€4.99

Hussel is a German confectionary shop with a location in Portugal at Algarve Shopping in Guia. Our toogoodtogo hussel bag contained a package of 8 truffles, a package of 6 milk chocolate fish, and 250 grams of Baiser-Eier Bunte Schaumzucker-Eier. They are sort of like a large jelly bean, but inside is a not quite marshmallow, foamy sugar center.
Tip: Hussel PT Too Good To Go pick up window is one of the most flexible. If you're at Algarve Shopping in Guia, near Albufeira, go ahead and grab a treat!

Pão do Povo - Too Good To Go Pastry Box

June 2022
Pickup 7:00-9:00pm
€3.99

​Pão de Povo is a cash-only restaurant and bakery on the Main Street in Quarteira. The surprise box was loaded with a variety of beautiful pastries definitely past prime. 
Tip: If your pastries are past prime, try sticking them in the oven for a bit. It's surprising, but depending on the pastry type, it can make a huge difference!

Vila Galé Marina - Too Good To Go Breakfast Box

June 2022
Pickup 11:30am -12:30pm
€2.99
The pequeno-almoço (breakfast) box from the Vila Galé Marina Hotel was a cake sized box filled with scrambled eggs, bacon, mini hotdogs, assorted rolls, cheese, ham, and a couple of sweet pastries. It was so much food we ate a breakfast meal from it, later took sandwiches to the beach with the rolls/ham/cheese, and still had more bacon left which we sliced finely and fried as toppings for soups salads and other meals the following days!
Tip: There are two Vila Galé Hotels in very close proximity. Be aware that the Vila Galé at the walkway to the beach is not the Marina location. Also, when you do go to the Marina location, we went to the desks where you typically check in to the hotel and they knew right away about the box "Caixa" (ky-shuh). 

Rei do Churrasco - Too Good To Go - Grilled Lunch For 2

Rei do Churrasco (meaning barbecue/grill king) is a local restaurant in Quarteira serving delicious grilled meals and Madeiran specialties. 
May 2022
Pickup 12:00-1:00pm
€4.99
Grelhados para Dois - Almoço included 2 containers essentially amounting to an entire grilled chicken and a lot of French fries
​
Tip: Definitely bring a bag to carry your order in. We walked from Vilamoura the foil containers were hot to carry since we forgot our bag! 

Mourapão - Too Good To Go Pastry Box

May 2022 
​Pickup 9:00-9:30pm
€2.99
​Box included: 4 pasteis de nata, loaf cake, snicker doodle, S cookie, rolls with dried fruit inside.
Mourapão is a great restaurant and bakery located in Vilamoura near the marina. Absolutely worth a visit at full price and if you're around when a toogoodtogo box is available, don't hesitate! 
---> See our dedicated & ongoing Mourapão Review here!

Vilamoura Restaurant Reviews:

Picture
0 Comments

Taste Test: Olina's Bakehouse Cranberry & Sunflower Seed Artisan Crackers Review - Misfits Market Review

10/28/2023

0 Comments

 
original post 8/27/21 
Filed under: Taste Test • Misfits Market
Olina's Bakehouse Cranberry & Sunflower Seed Artisan Crackers, 3.5 oz $2.99 via misfits market 
These crackers are simultaneously crunchy and chewy and a lot of fun! 
Olina's Bakehouse Cranberry & Sunflower Seed Artisan Crackers
Olina's Bakehouse Cranberry & Sunflower Seed Artisan Crackers
​Olina's Bakehouse Cranberry & Sunflower Seed Artisan Crackers Ingredients: Wheat Flour, Flaxseeds, Dried Cranberries (10.7%) [Cranberries, Sugar, Sunflower Oil], Raw Sugar, Honey, Greek Yogurt [Whole Milk, Cream (Milk), Live Cultures] Sunflower Seeds (5.1%), Sodium Bicarbonate, Salt.


Olina's Bakehouse Cranberry & Sunflower Seed Artisan Crackers Review Misfits Market Review and Discount Code
Ranking: 3/4 - it's good, would rebuy from time to time


Ranking Key:
1 - will not rebuy
2 - it's okay, probably won't rebuy
3 - it's good, would rebuy from time to time
4 - love it! 


Shop Olina's Crackers on Amazon

Save $$ on your groceries with this Misfits Market discount
0 Comments
<<Previous
Forward>>
    Traveling Through Food

    Oh, Hey!

    We're Justin and Marissa We love to travel and eat! 
    Traveling Through Food is a place to share some of our adventures in travel and food so you can find inspiration for your next big trip whether it's around the world or down the freezer aisle at the grocery store. :p 

    ​Planning a trip?
    Conveniently for you, we also book travel!
    ​Check the  Book Travel Page for featured trips & fill out a request!

    Picture
    Tap for 82% off!

    Categories

    All
    Aldi
    Algarve Restaurant Reviews
    Apples
    Bacon
    Beans
    Beef
    Book Travel
    Breakfast
    Celebrity Cruises
    Central America
    Cruises
    Desserts
    Dinner
    Door Dash Review
    Drinks
    Egg
    El Salvador
    Europe
    Experiences
    Family Recipes
    Hello Fresh
    Imperfect Foods
    Inspired By Travel
    Italy
    Lunch
    Meal Kits
    Meal Prep
    Misfits Market
    Moving Abroad
    Mushrooms
    North America
    Norwegian Cruises NCL
    Pasta
    Pastry
    Pizza In Portugal
    Plate Of The Day
    Portugal
    Potato
    Recipe Reviews
    Recipes
    Recipes Cooking Tips Grocery Reviews
    Restaurant Review
    Rice
    Saving Money
    Snacks
    Soup
    Take Out Delivery Review
    Taste Test
    Tools & Gadgets
    Travel Credit Cards
    Travel Deals
    Travel News
    Travel Tips Travel Hacks Packing Tips
    United Airline Miles
    Vilamoura Restaurant Reviews

    RSS Feed

    Take a food journey around the world!

    Archives

    November 2023
    October 2023
    September 2023
    August 2023
    July 2023

Explore

Recipes
Recipe Reviews
Inspired By Travel
Food Experiences

Shop

Travel Photography Society 6

Support

Share a Recipe or Story!
Collab
Shop on Amazon
Shop on Etsy

Discounts

Surfshark VPN Discount
$30 Free M1

​Butcherbox
Instacart
Hello Fresh 
Misfits Market
© COPYRIGHT 2024
  • Home
  • Travel
    • Portugal
  • Book Travel
  • Recommendations
    • Best Travel Credit Cards
    • Tools & Gadgets
  • About Us
  • Food
    • Restaurant Reviews
    • Cooking at Home
    • Taste Test
    • Foodie Experiences
    • Inspired By Travel
    • Recipe Reviews
    • Recipes >
      • By Meal Type >
        • Breakfast
        • Lunch Recipes
        • Dinner Recipes
        • Soup Recipes
        • Dessert
        • Snacks
      • By Region >
        • Central American Recipes
        • North American Recipes
        • Europe >
          • Italy
          • Portugal
    • Share A Recipe or Story