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Ra-Ro Journal

Rare Stories

Stories, news and behind the scenes of Portuguese craft. What’s happening in the workshops, at the fairs and at Ra-Ro.

Tablete de Chocolate Negro com Maçã Desidratada da Porta da Loja, feita com maçã Porta da Loja de Tibães, no Minho
chocolate artesanal português26.10.2026

Dark chocolate with apple: how to taste it and what to pair it with

Dried apple brings fruit, acidity and texture to dark chocolate. What minimum 50% cocoa means, how to taste it and which drinks and cheeses to serve it with.

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Garrafa de Sidra de Maçã Porta da Loja, sidra artesanal feita em Tibães, no Minho
bebidas26.10.2026

Portuguese craft cider: what it is, how it is made and how to drink it

Cider is fermented apple juice, a light drink with centuries of tradition in Europe. How it is made, how to serve it and where to try a craft cider from the Minho.

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