Glossary entry (derived from question below)
Portuguese term or phrase:
Trilogia de doces conventuais
English translation:
Trio of traditional convent sweets
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Evans (X)
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Portuguese term
Trilogia de doces conventuais
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Nov 4, 2009 14:36: Evans (X) Created KOG entry
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Trio of traditional convent sweets
On menus in English, trio is used rather than trilogy
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Marcos de Lima
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thanks noblelima
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Verginia Ophof
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Georgia Kostick Almeida
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Lucas Peixoto
Brazil
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abbey / conventual / monastery sweet trilogy
o termo "doce conventual" diz respeito à doces produzidos nos conventos, mesmo. Portanto qualquer palavra que traduza "convento" e soe bem no seu contexto pode ser utilizada abbey, monastery, convent, etc).
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| Obrigada Lucas. very interesting. :) |
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Floriana Leary
: Yes, but I would add an "S" to sweet and make it sweets' trilogy or trilogy of monastery sweets
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Verginia Ophof
Belize
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three convent sweets
or trio/ of convent sweets
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coolbrowne
United States
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convent sweets trilogy
Very close to the original, while notsdounding strange: "convent" reflects "conventual" quite nicely and "sweets" ensure that it is not taken as an adjective modifying the noun "trilogy"
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trilogy of convent desserts
In the U.S. the word ''Sweets'' is not used in this context.
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Along peaceful byways we make our way to the Alentejo, rediscovering, in nature, long-forgotten shades of colour.
Suggested Cities/Attractions:
Borba, a town famous for its cheeses and wines;
The Roman ruins of AMMAIA in Marvão;
A journey on a hundred-year-old tram between Praia das Maçãs and the Serra de Sintra;
The Tibornas, typical desserts from Vila Viçosa, are among the offerings of the convent desserts; these are all rich in egg yolks, as the old convents used to rear so many chickens that they had to find a use for the eggs afterwards;
The Palace of Queluz, known as the Versailles of Portugal because of its gardens, filled with fountains, lakes, ponds, statues and waterfalls.
http://www.pousadas.pt/historicalhotels/EN/Rotas/SugestoesRo...
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Alexander Vick, executive chef, draws his inspiration from Portugal, in keeping with the fact that the Convento is managed by the luxury accommodation organisation, Pousadas of Portugal. Our spirits and appetites were somewhat restored by Vick's creamy salt cod served in a coconut shell, creamy fried octopus and rice with tiger prawns as well as a clever reworking of various Portuguese convent desserts incorporating the local, fresh coconut but I went to bed concerned that the full weight of Bahian cuisine may have come to represent my Waterloo.
http://www.brasilemb.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=v...
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or TRIO
http://www.fodors.com/world/europe/portugal/lisbon/feature_3...
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Note added at 1 hr (2009-10-30 17:15:24 GMT)
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Along peaceful byways we make our way to the Alentejo, rediscovering, in nature, long-forgotten shades of colour.
Suggested Cities/Attractions:
Borba, a town famous for its cheeses and wines;
The Roman ruins of AMMAIA in Marvão;
A journey on a hundred-year-old tram between Praia das Maçãs and the Serra de Sintra;
The Tibornas, typical desserts from Vila Viçosa, are among the offerings of the convent desserts; these are all rich in egg yolks, as the old convents used to rear so many chickens that they had to find a use for the eggs afterwards;
The Palace of Queluz, known as the Versailles of Portugal because of its gardens, filled with fountains, lakes, ponds, statues and waterfalls.
http://www.pousadas.pt/historicalhotels/EN/Rotas/SugestoesRo...
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Note added at 1 hr (2009-10-30 17:18:50 GMT)
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Alexander Vick, executive chef, draws his inspiration from Portugal, in keeping with the fact that the Convento is managed by the luxury accommodation organisation, Pousadas of Portugal. Our spirits and appetites were somewhat restored by Vick's creamy salt cod served in a coconut shell, creamy fried octopus and rice with tiger prawns as well as a clever reworking of various Portuguese convent desserts incorporating the local, fresh coconut but I went to bed concerned that the full weight of Bahian cuisine may have come to represent my Waterloo.
http://www.brasilemb.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=v...
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or TRIO
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Pastelarias
Only the staunchest dieter will not be tempted by Portugal's deliciously calorific cakes and pastries. The window displays are real cream-cake affairs, invariably wedged between trendy boutiques catering to fashionable beanpoles. Every region has its specialty sweet treat, generally known as doces conventuais (convent desserts), which usually originates from the respective local convent. And, yes, they really are a touch of heaven. In the Algarve, the Moorish influence is evident in the marzipan and almond biscuits, while farther north in Abrantes the egg pastries known as bolo de anjo (angel cake—those nuns again) have a melt-in-the-mouth fluffy topping. If you are seeking true sublimity, however, bite into a warm pasties de nata, straight from the oven. These gorgeous custard tarts are made with flaky light pastry, creamy egg custard, and sprinkled cinnamon.