Oh My Cod Tours

23/06/2025

15/06/2025

Império do Espírito Santo Cabo Branco

Fotos Silvia Olivença . Photography . Objects

07/06/2025

Join Oh My Cod Tours in Pico island and toast with us!

04/06/2025

Occidental society has always struggled to engage with the invisible. Ghosts, spirits, and witches were banished from our imaginations; imagination itself was expelled from our daily lives. Science, focused on visible facts, has always dominated over the science of representation and meaning—even when the latter proves more insightful. Mental illness, particularly when it presents no visible physical symptoms, is often ignored or dismissed. And yet, throughout my life, it is the 'invisible' that I have always pursued and found utterly fascinating: psychoanalysis, the unconscious, the power of meaning, cultural representations, minorities, the relation between the spectator and the art work, to name a few of my fav problems.

Last week, when speaking with Ana Azevedo, it crossed my mind that bees might also belong to the realm of the 'invisible.' On an island where numerous products are celebrated for their quality and uniqueness, Pico honey is among the finest in the world. And yet, beekeepers occupy a marginal position in terms of local support, visibility, promotion, and funding when compared to other producers of wine, beef, cheese...

Ana works with bees out of sheer passion, a love for them passed down from her mother once Ana became an adult and learned to 'see' bees from an entirely new perspective. It's hard work. It's an artwork. Silent, hidden, and largely invisible work, just like the tiny bees themselves. Perhaps this is why Ana finds such joy in bringing her knowledge and experience into schools, interacting with children, and watching their faces light up with wonder. Her honey is exquisite––soft, complex, and delicately perfumed. It is truly one of the most precious products of Pico.

Next time you're gazing at a cow grazing in Pico’s lush fields, remember to look a bit closer. Right beside the cow's snout, nestled in between the lines of the Azorean landscape, there might be one of Ana's bees on its remarkable journey.

We are thrilled to collaborate with Ana by offering experiences for anyone eager to learn more about Pico honey.

20/05/2025

In an international wine contest, one of the participants approached Fortunato and asked if he could give him an empty bottle of his 2009 Pico Czar wine.

An intriguing question. Why an empty bottle, Fortunato asked? The men replied:

"I am a teacher at the University of Hong Kong, and for decades I've been teaching that your wine can not exist. Now, I want to swallow my words and show my students I was wrong!".

It's rare and for some, even impossible to believe, that a wine can reach 20% of alcohol only by natural fermentation.

Fortunato proved the opposite, and some of his bottles can cost from 1000€ to 7000€.

Want to taste it for yourself?

Join us to hear other stories while sipping a wine that intrigues scientists and makes wine critics go crazy!

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18/05/2025

17 Tastings Lisbon Food Tour - a crash course into Portuguese Cuisine and Culture

18/05/2025

Ritinha.

Stands as a diminutive for Rita, a female name.

In Pico is the name of one of our fav restaurants with the best grilled fish and meats.

It's also the nickname of Antonio Domingos Ávila, a former whaler from Lajes (Pico) that locals honor. Few people notice they eat under a boat structure.

For us, is also one of the restaurants we always include in our Azorean Culinary trips and the one frequently conforts us at the end of a regular day.

It was 8.56 PM when these photos were taken and the light was still stuning.

16/05/2025

15/05/2025

'Our experiences run on rainy days' it's what you can read when you book one of our experiences.

And these sequence of pictures are one of the best examples.

On this wet day, cooked some amazing tastings and we paired them with wines, away from rain.

Usually, after a stroll in Pico vineyards we stop for dip in a natural pool followed by a gastronomic moment outdoors, were crabs and other local delicacies are tasted, before the wine tasting.

Here, we condensed all moments (well, we skiped the pool!) at winery (thank you Paulo!) and our guests couldn't be more happy with the wines served and one of the best fish 'ceviches' they've tasted among other delicacies.

Thank you rainy days, to boost our creativity and openess!
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14/05/2025

Led by a true master baker, this 𝗣𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗹 𝗱𝗲 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗮 𝗠𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗰𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘀 brings almost a decade of experience to a new location, offering an immersive and hands-on experience that celebrates Lisbon’s rich culinary heritage.

In their early years, Chef João Batalha and put together the first workshop of this kind. Initially, in Mafra village at Chef João's bakery and later in Lisbon, in the popular Camões square (presently extinguished, after the Covid impact and the massive effects of gentrification).

One year ago (370 days precisely - because I always forget birthdays!), the stubborn team, together with new friends, brought back their secrets and the art of making Pastel de Nata back to the heart of Lisbon!

Celebrate their return journey birthday by joining the oldest Pastel de Nata masterclass in Lisbon, with a refreshed venue.

What will you get to enjoy?
🧑🏽‍🍳Learn the secrets behind the perfect flaky shell & creamy custard!
🧑🏽‍🍳Immerse yourself in the history and tradition of Lisbon’s renowned pastry.
🧑🏽‍🍳Savor your own freshly baked pastéis de nata with a robust Portuguese coffee.

And don't forget they are the masters of creativity and you will be able to taste several variations of Pastel de Nata, including 'tirumisu', 'pistachio' and a one, among many others!

This is more than a class; it’s a cultural experience you’ll never forget!

13/05/2025

Celebrating 'Peter' century, in Faial Island

🎉 No próximo Domingo, 18 de maio, celebramos o que seriam os 100 anos do José Azevedo, o nosso eterno “Peter”! 💙
A partir das 15h00, junta-te a nós na esplanada do Peter para um arraial com petiscos, sopa de peixe, DJ que promete muita animação.
Uma festa à moda açoriana, como ele gostaria! 🌊🐋

🎉 This Sunday, May 18th, we celebrate what would have been the 100th birthday of José Azevedo, our beloved “Peter”! 💙
From 3PM onwards, join us at Peter’s terrace for a traditional Azorean party with local snacks, fish soup, a DJ set and lots of good vibes.
A celebration just the way he would have loved it!
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04/05/2025

Try these at home!
I prepare them in half an hour.

Some tips:
If possible, always prefer fresh scallops.

If you buy them frozen, pick the best quality you can (proper packaging is crucial and be sure to follow ‘prep scallops' step meticulously).

I started by making the sauce which I added at the end of the cooking process. You will notice that, quantities are missing - intentionally, so you can make your kind of sauce!

Bom apetite and send us a photo when you cook them! 📸