The only tea plantations in Europe? Right here in the Azores. Many of these can still be found in bakeries around the islands. As a historic seat of Portuguese Catholic power, the Azores had many convents back in the day, each producing their own typical pastries. Speaking of alcatra, that and other soups and stews are a huge part of Azorean cuisine, which is at its heart a cucina povera that’s all about making something delicious out of limited ingredients. Like the happy dairy cows, cattle destined for the plate lead idyllic lives munching on neon-green grass that never needs to be watered, which means you can get some darn good beef on the islands. Even though my Airbnb host on São Jorge, when recommending a restaurant, advised me to “be sure to ask for the mainland wine,” the Azores are producing some great vinhos - particularly the whites coming from Pico island. And most of them (including Anthony Bourdain on television’s No Reservations) also visit the town of Furnas to see a beloved Portuguese stew known as cozido cook in holes known as fumaroles that are dug in hot volcanic soil. Most visitors to the Azores spend time on São Miguel island, since many international flights land at Ponta Delgada airport there. Pineapples, bananas, and passion fruit (oh my) are just some of the tropical fruits growing in the Azores’ astoundingly fertile microclimates. Not surprisingly, these isolated islands surrounded by cool Atlantic waters are able to haul in a lot of seafood. Probably the best known local product is the cheese, which is so good you find it commonly in mainland Portugal, where 50 percent of the cheese comes from the Azores, says Rocha. Slice the meat thin and serve with boiled or roasted potatoes and a green vegetable, As for wine, the islanders would drink a rough tinto (red wine), so any substantial table red would be appropriate, particularly Portuguese Dao Grao Vasco or Colares. Note: If at any point the kettle should threaten to boil dry, add a little water or additional dry white wine. Lower the oven temperature to moderately slow (325F), and bake uncovered about 1 hour longer or until tender and browned on top.
Cover and bake 2 hours uncover, and turn the beef over in the kettle liquid. Add the wine and salt and bring to a simmer. Scoop half the tomato mixture into a small heat-proof bowl, return the beef and bacon to the kettle, then spoon the tomato mixture on top. Blend in the tomato paste, turn the heat down low, cover, and steam 20 minutes. Dump the onions, garlic, bay leaves, peppercorns, and cloves into the kettle and saute, stirring often over moderate heat, 8 to 10 minutes until touched with brown. Lift the beef from the kettle for the time being.
In the drippings, brown the beef well on all sides over moderately high heat. Saute the bacon in the vegetable oil in a large heavy kettle over moderately low heat 5 to 6 minutes until all drippings cook out and only crisp brown bits remain lift to paper toweling to drain with a slotted spoon.
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Kept me full for the rest of the night too! The next morning my mom and I were trying to make it to the ferry or catch a taxi there but were having some difficulty, so we stopped by the snack bar and the father graciously offered us a ride to the ferry in his own car. I don't traditionally like onions, but the burger came highly recommended and I enjoyed it thoroughly. Ordered burgers for late lunch/dinner, and they were very savory and freshly made. Everyone was very accommodating, the daughter spoke excellent English and we had a bit of small talk about the island, the American presidential debates (we shared similar disgust for both candidates, ha) and the economy. The location is run by a family, a mother, father and older daughter, and is a bit of a local hang out for some folks.
It was the closest restaurant to our bed and breakfast, but we were pleasantly surprised despite the title "Snack Bar".
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