The Portuguese Rooster loves King Cake Postcard

The iconic Barcelos Rooster takes center stage in this Christmas illustration, grasping a Bolo Rei with pride—a symbol of Portuguese holiday indulgence. The scene unfolds against a backdrop of blue and white tiled walls, a nod to Portugal's rich cultural heritage. In the modern era, tiles have transcended time and tradition, weaving their way into contemporary aesthetics and they are everywhere. A laden table stands behind, adorned with an inviting spread of traditional sweets and bottles of prized port wine and champagne. A red tablecloth, adorned with Christmas motifs, envelops the scene in warmth. This illustration encapsulates Portugal's Christmas sweet culinary legacy and the festive spirit of the season where the Barcelos Rooster becomes a merry ambassador of this sweet tradition. Desserts and sweets cannot be missing from a Portuguese table when it's Christmas. The list is long, but the Portuguese Rooster loves Bolo Rei, similar to brioche cake, not too sweet, covered with nuts and candied fruit, which are also mixed inside.) aletria, (Portuguese Sweet Pasta dessert, sugar, noodles, eggs, butter, cinnamon...), and coscorões (a fried pastry, sugar, eggs, brandy, flour, orange zest ). The bolo-rei recipe was imported from another country, France, it’s the king of the Portuguese Christmas sweet table. It’s there before, during, and after Christmas and New Year, and certainly a must for Dia de Reis (Epiphany) on January 6. This product is ideal to send/offer a Portuguese family or friend, a relative, a Portuguese American, or someone of Portuguese descent, or someone who appreciates Portuguese traditions or sweets! The text is personalizable.