The Philatelic Gourmet: It will contain the topics of food, gastronomy, cooking, food ingredients, food science, fruits, spices & herbs, beverage and etc, also stamps technical information.
Country/ Post: Portugal Date of Issue: 05 June 2009 Primary theme: Agriculture & Food (Food & Cooking) Subject: The Flavours of Lusophony Stamps Width: 40.0 mm Stamps Height: 30.6 mm SS Width: 30.6 mm SS Height: 40.0 mm Denomination: 0.32€, 0.68€, 0.80€, & 1.85€ Layout/Format: miniature sheet of 1 Perforations: 13 by 13 Stamp issuing authority: CTT Correios de Portugal SA Printer: Cartor Security Printing Coordination: David Lopes Ramos Author: Acacio Santos/ Nick Smith
0.32€ - Brasil, Leitoa num Ar de Sarapatel 0.32€ - India, Bebinca das Sete colinas 0.68€ - África, Angola, Caldeirada de Cabrito 0.68€ - Portugal: Bacalhau, Pão, Vinho e Azeite 0.80€ - África, Cabo Verde, Do Cozido à Cachupa 0.80€ - Ásia – No caldeiro…a tempura 1.85€ - Bacalhau, Pão, Vinho e Azeite (SS)
The Flavours of Lusophony
Lusophony countries is the set whose official language is Portuguese or Galician (since there are groups who defend the latter belonging to the Lusophone due to their common origin). There are eight Lusophone countries in which Portuguese is official language.
The stamps commemorate the unique flavours of these countries