I can “truthful Australia”

Dear Folks,

As you know I am also an enthusiast of History, and being Portuguese means that I was brought up with the idea that my small country discovered the all world and that we (as said in Portugal) gave new worlds to the world.

In past Post I have made some remarks about some facts that are not known to most of the public and that present Historians are not even trying to correct wrong information.

The other day I was watching a TV series in the National Geographic Channel (The history of Mankind) and that episode was about Captain Cook and when he arrived in Australia. In that episode, once again, he was presented as the discoverer of Australia.

In past Posts, I have explained how Cook used a Portuguese Map (Delphin Map) and also took with him Portuguese Translators, because Portuguese Navigators actually have sailed those seas centuries before him.

Well, last week I read a very interesting article, apparently in New York it will be sold in an Auction a Portuguese Document from the XVI century, where a Kangaroo is painted.

I leave all considerations and conclusions to all of you that are fun of world history and lovers of the truth.

Do not forget to pay a visit to Portugal, the land of the Discoveries. Go and walk through the streets of Lisbon filled with “Romanticism” and history. Enjoy the food and enjoy the kindness of its Folks.

Bon Appétit,

Chef Gourmet Du Art

I can delicious Bulgarian fried mushrooms - "Gubi v Maslo"

Dear Folks,

I have just returned from my X.mas break in Bulgaria. In previous Posts I had the chance of praising and advertising a wonderful country, a melting pot of Folks, cultures and landscapes.

It is still a diamond in the rough, meaning that it has so many great potentialities still to be explored.

Today, I am going to share with you one of my favorite Bulgarian “Tapas”, it is a quick delicious dish to be enjoyed with friends and family.

Any typical Bulgarian Restaurant will have it in its Menù, so next time that you go there do not forget to ask for it.

You can have  it with a strong full bodied Bulgarian Red Wine, I recommend Black C.

Hope that you will enjoy it as much as my family and I does it.

Bon Appetit,

Chef Gourmet Du Art

Shopping List

1 large can of sliced Mushrooms

50g of Butter

Q.B. Garlic Cloves Q.B.

Q.B. Dill (fresh or dry)

Q.B. Black Pepper

Q.B. Salt

Q.B. Chili Powder

Q.B. Red Paprika

Preparation

Step 1) Open the can and rinse well the mushrooms under cold water, leave them in a strainer;

Step 2) In a large frying pan place the mushrooms and let the water evaporate;

Step 3) Add the butter, bit by bit and let it melt, continue mixing;

Step 4) Add the chili, pepper, salt and red paprika to your taste;

Step 5) Mix everything and add the dill (plenty of it);

Step 6) Finally add the chopped garlic, do not let it burn but it should fry sufficient to add flavor;

Step 7) Don’t allow the mushrooms to burn but they should be slightly fried;

Step 8) As this kind of tapas is supposed to be eaten with bread, make sure that you have enough sauce, add more butter if necessary;

Step 9) Serve the mushrooms in a large plate to be place at the center of table, guests can eat it together with small pieces of white bread;