This candy has Arab influence in the Algarve, where locust bean seeds had several functions. In Egypt they were used to prepare mummies. In ancient Rome, such as chewing gum. In the Algarve, for a long time, they only served to feed the donkeys. Until someone decided to try. The main ingredients are: sugar eggs, port wine, carob flour and oil. (1200 gr.)
Pastry: Taquelim Gonçalves Tel:(351) 282 762 882
€
18.00
Morgadinhos de Amêndoa
Sweet made with almonds, squash and soft eggs. (6 pieces)
Pastry: Pastelaria Riviera Tel:(351) 289 242 830
€
13.20
Queijo de figo - Fig cheese
Recipe from the Convento de Nossa Senhora da Conceição de Loulé. Its name is cheese because of its final color and aspect. The main ingredients are: almonds, dry figs, sugar and anise. (900 gr.)
Pastry: A Casa da Isabel Tel:(351) 282 484 315
€
13.00
Dom Rodrigo
Cakes of soft eggs and eggs wire originating from Lagos. The nuns of the Convent of Nossa Senhora do Carmo thanked the Governor D. Rodrigo for his support to the victims in the earthquake of 1755. Then they dedicated the cakes of eggs to him. (6 pieces)