We're always looking for writers who know Portuguese food — or who want to learn it one dish at a time.
tasting.pt publishes long-form food and travel writing about Portugal. We're interested in writers who combine genuine culinary knowledge with strong storytelling — people who can explain why a dish matters, not just how to make it.
You don't need to be Portuguese. You don't need to be a professional writer. But you do need to care about accuracy, context, and the difference between a good meal and a good story.
Deep dives into a region's food culture — its history, producers, signature dishes, and the people who keep traditions alive. We value first-person reporting: go there, eat the food, talk to the people.
e.g., 'The Bread Villages of Trás-os-Montes: Where Rye Still Rules'
In-depth profiles of the people behind Portuguese food — from Michelin-starred chefs to the woman making queijo de Azeitão in her farmhouse. We want character, context, and specificity.
e.g., 'The Last Alheira Maker of Mirandela'
Not just a recipe — the story behind it. Why does this dish exist? What does it tell us about the place it comes from? Include a tested recipe, but lead with narrative.
e.g., 'Açorda: The Alentejo Bread Soup That Refuses to Die'
Our signature series documenting disappearing recipes. This requires real fieldwork — finding the last people who make a dish and recording how it's done before it's gone.
e.g., 'Papas de Milho: Hunting for Minho's Vanishing Cornmeal Porridge'
Thoughtful essays connecting Portuguese food to broader themes — migration, identity, climate, colonialism, modernity. Opinion with substance.
e.g., 'Why Portugal's Best Chefs Are Returning to Their Grandmothers' Recipes'
Email your idea. Keep it concise. We'll respond within two weeks.
If we like the pitch, we'll agree on angle, word count (typically 1,500-3,000 words), deadline, and fee.
Submit your draft. We edit collaboratively — expect at least one round of revisions.
Once finalised, we publish with your byline. Payment is processed within 30 days of publication.
Send your idea to editorial@tasting.pt
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