Passion Fruit Pudding (Pudim de Maracujá): An Easy Madeiran Dessert Recipe
Learn how to make passion fruit pudding (pudim de maracujá), a creamy, no-bake Madeiran dessert. Easy recipe with fresh tropical flavor.
All posts filed under: Food & Drinks in Madeira
[:en]Madeira is a paradise for food lovers! From traditional dishes like espetada and bolo do caco to fresh seafood, tropical fruits, and Poncha! Explore where to eat and drink across the island. This category includes foodie tips, local drinks culture, and hidden culinary gems to taste in Madeira.
Madeiran Douradas Recipe by My Aunt Maria: A Traditional Sweet Bread Story Receita de”Douradas” da Minha Tia Maria: O Doce Sabor
Discover traditional Madeiran douradas, a simple fried bread recipe served at tea time. Learn how to make this authentic sweet and the story behind it.
10 Vegetarian-friendly Restaurants in Madeira
[:en]Looking for vegetarian or vegan eats in Madeira? Find top restaurants, local favourites, and delicious plant-based options across the island.[:]
How to make “Sonhos” – My father’s Recipe Como fazer “Sonhos”, a receita do meu pai.
[:en]Learn how to make Madeira’s iconic ‘Sonhos’ sweets with traditional sugar cane honey, fluffy, golden, and delicious![:pt]Os sonhos são um dos doces tradicionais do Carnaval na Madeira. Aqui partilho a receita dos sonhos (à moda do meu pai).[:]
Milho Cozido of Madeira – My Mother’s Recipe Milho Cozido, à moda da Madeira, ou da minha mãe :)
Discover Milho Cozido, the traditional baked corn of Madeira. Learn how to make this beloved side dish, often served fried in cubes alongside meat or fish, with my mother’s authentic recipe.
Tomato & Onion Soup of Madeira – My mother’s recipe Sopa de Tomate e Cebola | Madeira – A receita da minha mãe.
[:en] “It’s sunday afternoon and the weekend is pretty much over. There’s a ton of work waiting for you the following week and you don’t want monday to arrive”- Sounds familiar? For years I’ve came up with strategies to overcome the sunday blues. Going to the movies, hiking, going to the beach, meeting friends, reading, watching sunsets or playing card games the whole afternoon ( just to name a few). Nowadays, on Sundays evenings, nothing excites me more than the secret I’m about to reveal to you. It’s soul conforting and brings back the sweetest memories…My childhood, me and my brothers sitting at a round table in the kitchen. Friends coming home for lunch. My Aunt Maria as a cook. Me crying the first time I chopped an onion. My boys smiles at the table. My parents happyness looking at them. No, it’s not super exciting or even adventurous. But it’s something that tastes better when you’re surrounded by the people you love. It’s a tradition in my home and we do it, “religiously”, every sunday evening. …
Fine Dining Experiences in Madeira Jantares de Excelência na Madeira
[:en] Fine Dining Experiences in Madeira If your list of things to do on Madeira Island includes having dinner in a restaurant, worthy of Michelin stars, this article was written for you. Madeira has two Michelin-starred restaurants in Funchal: The Il Gallo d’Ouro Restaurant (with 2 Michelin stars) and the William Restaurant (with 1 Michelin star). Moreover, once a year, around the month of March, the chefs leave the starry sky of their kitchens, to walk a route, the “Stars Route”one of the most prestigious gastronomic events in Portugal. It all started in 2010, when António Trindade, President of the PortoBay group invited his team, namely Benoît Sinthon (Head Chef of Il Gallo d’Oro 2 Michelin-starred restaurant at The Cliff Bay Hotel) to develop an event in the fine dining cuisine. It began in Madeira and toured the country, in several points of reference in the stardom of local and international cuisine. It already has eight editions and brings together dozens of invited chefs and hosts from various countries, namely Portugal, Spain and France, whose restaurants …
Route of Ponchas – route 2 Rota das Ponchas – rota 2
[:en]Follow the second leg of the Poncha Route in Madeira, visiting classic local spots for authentic poncha and tasty ‘dentinhos’.[:]
[:en]A route of ‘ponchas’ in Madeira – route 1[:pt]Uma rota das ponchas na Madeira – rota 1 [:]
[:en]Discover the iconic Rota das Ponchas in Madeira, a tasting journey through historic ‘vendas’ and bars serving poncha, the local drink.[:]
Drinks in Madeira: Top 10 Drinks to Try (2025 Edition)
[:en]Drinks in Madeira are famous worldwide, from fortified Madeira Wine to local favorites like Poncha and Nikita. In this guide, I’ll show you the top 10 drinks to try on the island.[:]