Holly Sweets

Saturday, 30 January 2010 00:00

Portugal is a nation with a sweet tooth. We've been keen eaters of all things sweet at least since the Moorish invasions of the Iberian peninsula. With the arrival of sugar from the Madeira island in the 15th century the pastry and confectionary industries bloomed. However, it was the nuns and monks from Portugal's convents and monasteries who created some of the country's best-known and loved recipes. Here is guide to the best!