tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3272620425248678362.post7750291361595475237..comments2009-03-08T16:34:31.893+11:00Jessicahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08198674614139027853noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3272620425248678362.post-72022762486488474482009-03-08T16:34:00.000+11:002009-03-08T16:34:00.000+11:00Portuguese tarts originated in Belem, Portugal. I can't quite remember the date around 1800's but it is imprinted on beautiful tile within the shop in Belem, where I have had the privilege of eating them warm straight from the oven with strong coffee, delicious! The ones we make are only a whisper like the original, unfortuneately. There is only ever one person as a time whoever knows the custard recipe, it is kept under lock and key!gwenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17730471867759629588noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3272620425248678362.post-38069963641205766102009-03-08T16:33:00.000+11:002009-03-08T16:33:00.000+11:00Portuguese tarts originate in Belem, Portugal. Around the 1800's not sure exactly but the date is in a beautiful tile within the original shop. Here you can taste the delights of the original tarts (which taste soo different from ones I have tried elsewhere). There is only ever one person at a time who has the recipe for the ingredients and it is kept under lock and key and only passed on when person leaves or dies. They must have to make some sort of oath if they leave! Don't know!gwenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17730471867759629588noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3272620425248678362.post-92109886789356416552008-08-22T10:11:00.000+10:002008-08-22T10:11:00.000+10:00Hey don't forget sweet belem in Petersham - the heartland of the portuguese tart!Marynoreply@blogger.com