Put simply, if you love food, you'll love Portugal. In your hands is the definitive guide to eating in Portugal, revealing dried salt cod, luscious Serra cheese, spicy sausages, the best coffee in the world, egg yolk sweets and Portugal's local firewater, aguardente. There's a rich history to soak up, along with girth-stretching food and a warmth of hospitality that's unique to the Portuguese. So whet your appetite for knowledge and get ready to expand body and mind !

- the essential guide to the culture of food and drink in Portugal

- a guide to the mind-boggling variety of wine regions and types, including Madeira and port

- an exploration of the regional influences of Portuguese cuisine

- the definitive culinary dictionary, quick-reference glossary and useful phrases for every food and drink occasion

- tantalising photography and recipes