Local Insights for a Global Community

You can find fresh dill in several places around Cascais. The Cascais market, which operates on Wednesdays and Fridays, is a great spot to check for fresh herbs. Additionally, the Russian store “Berezka,” the supermarket “Supermercado Tradicional,” and Auchan sometimes carry fresh dill. Also, the Mercardo sells dill seeds, and…

You might find truffle products at Emporio Italia. Gourmet Italiano in Cascais sometimes offers white truffles, but you need to pre-order. Additionally, the restaurant Fiammetta in Lisbon has a small deli where you might find truffle products. I also saw truffle paste at Mundo Cascais. Happy truffle hunting!

Sour cream is available at several locations around Cascais. Aldi and Auchan are good options; look for it labeled as “nata ácido.” You can also find it at Intermarché and Continente, although some expats have noted that the texture can vary. Please note that on the Continente website, it may…

Many supermarkets carry fresh yeast, but you won’t find it in the baking aisle, because it needs to be kept chilled. Depending on where you shop, you may find it in the dairy case, or near the eggs. At Lidl, it comes in a block, next to the butter.