It’s an island in the middle of the Atlantic. And to make things worse, the most traditional dish consists of skewered chunks of beef on laurel branches. Panic starts to settle. For a second there, you get buyer’s remorse. What can vegans and vegetarians eat in Madeira?

The island often had to rely on imports to meet the wheat demand, which meant Madeirans got creative with their breads. And it doesn’t stop with bolo do caco deliciousness.