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has gloss | eng: Velhote is a typical dessert of the parish of Valadares, Vila Nova de Gaia. Velhotes were baked for the first time in the decade of 80 of the XIX century by Maria Francisca da Silva - "A Braguesa" (a lady, who came from Braga) and soon became popular. Only a few of velhotes history is known, but the legend says that when king Carlos I and Queen Amélie dOrleans came to Porto, they ate velhotes. Velhotes are a kind of sweet bread with sugar and cinnamon and are typically served on Saturdays and by the time of Sr. dos Aflitos, Valadares' most important religious feast. |
lexicalization | eng: "Velhote" |
lexicalization | eng: Velhote |
instance of | c/Portuguese desserts |
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