Make Pastéis de Nata, Portugal’s famous custard tarts, with crisp puff pastry and a creamy, caramelized filling inspired by Lisbon. By the time you read this, we will have completed our voyage aboard Viking Vesta and arrived in Portugal for Zoe and Justin’s wedding in…

CROATIA’S “SOPARNIK” CHARD PIE AND THE BALKAN’S “AJVAR” ROASTED PEPPER DIP       I just returned from a Silversea Cruises Culinary Adventure. Today I’m sharing two delicious souvenirs from Croatia.  These simple dishes were truly eye-openers. “Soparnik” is a crispy, garlic-scented hand pie filled…

In a country mad for soup, Calo Verde will tell you why. And there’s a Bifana sandwich to go along with it. Here’s a soup and sandwich combination that’s easy and satisfying.  Soup in Portugal is a very big deal.  It plays a large part…

As Regular Readers of Chewing The Fat know we just came back from Greece two weeks ago… It was a spectacular trip start to finish.  Greece and its islands are among the most beautiful places we’ve ever visited. Sailing from Athens and the moon-lit Acropolis,…

Photos in this article are the work of Lucia Griggi for Silversea Armchair Travelers, this is for you! And for Culinary Inspiration, Listen to Adam Sachs Podcasts on the link below. For those fortunate few who have traveled on Silver Muse, a sister ship awaits.…