The history and tradition of Easter Folar Cake, is ancient and was born in a small place. It follows a lady called Mariana who after praying to Saint Catherine for a husband, had to choose between two men. One was a nobleman, the other a simple but stronger worker – both good looking. Very indecisive and under pressure, she ended up choosing the worker. The nobleman, frustrated, had planned to murder Mariana’s future husband on the wedding day. Desperate, she turned once more to Saint Catherine and prayed. Once she got home, she found a cake, adorned with the same flowers she offered to the Saint and thought it was a peace offer from the nobleman. She gathered courage to say thank you to him. However was surprised when she arrived at the nobleman’s place and he also apologized and thanked her for the cake he received. The nobleman also thought the cake he received was a peace offering. All made peace with each other – the worker, the nobleman and Mariana. The good news spread through the village. The cake became known as ‘’folore’’ and as a symbol of selfless friendship.
Whether you live in Portugal or abroad, Easter doesn't taste the same without the traditional delicacies of the season. From north to south, during the Holy Week, typical dishes are prepared that bring children and adults together at the table. When it is not possible to visit your home country, we can at least celebrate bring the best from Portugal to keep the tradition alive. Therefore, we have prepared with passion, a gastronomic, delicious and traditional, journey to bring your business the best selection of Portuguese and Brazilian products. From region to region, all the recipes have something in common: the abundance of food and the joy of those who taste them. And on the Portuguese tables there is a little bit of everything, from sausages, to liqueurs, lamb, or goat meat, leitão (a kind of suckling pig) to the traditional Bola (a kind of meaty bread), the Folar (a sweet Easter cake) and sweet dishes such as Arroz Doce (rice pudding), Pão de Ló (sponge cake) and Amêndoas Portuguesas (Portuguese almonds), which help to celebrate the end of Lent. Discover these flavours and surrender yourself to the Portuguese and Brazilian products that Atlantico has available for its customers.
