Terceira, Azores

When Maria Lawton was six years old her family emigrated to the United States from the island of Sao Miguel in the Azores, a stunning archipelago in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean. Maria documented the cooking and food memories so vital to her childhood, rediscovering her family's traditional recipes and putting them into her first cookbook, Azorean Cooking: From My Table to Yours.

Terceira, Azores

Season 2 Episode 5 | 27m 20s | CC

Maria’s journey continues to Terceira Island, known by many U.S. veterans for its World War II air base. Maria learns that Terceira isn’t just bloodless bullfights and parties, it’s also home to stunning scenery, talented artists, and amazing food. Maria goes inside a volcano, cooks local specialties, and takes a turn at throwing some pottery with a third-generation potter.

Maria's Portuguese Table