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Azores

Volcanic islands with a cuisine unlike anywhere else in Portugal. Geothermal cooking, island cheese, and Atlantic seafood.

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União de Cooperativas Agrícolas de Lacticínios de São Jorge (UNIQUEIJO)

União de Cooperativas Agrícolas de Lacticínios de São Jorge (UNIQUEIJO)

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Steam rising from metal pots being lifted from volcanic soil holes in Furnas, Azores, with the traditional Cozido das Furnas stew being prepared using natural geothermal heat
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Cooking With Volcanoes: The Geothermal Cuisine of the Azores

In the volcanic landscapes of the Azores, centuries-old culinary traditions harness the Earth's natural heat to create one of Portugal's most extraordinary dishes—the legendary Cozido das Furnas.

João Ferreira·5 Feb 2026