For most people, a pastel de nata is a delicious Portuguese treat. For one proud Portuguese woman from Swansea, it’s a symbol of family, tradition, home, and the unexpected journey that helped launch her social media presence.
After years of wanting one, Alexandra Soares finally got a tattoo of a pastel de nata, the iconic Portuguese custard tart that has been part of her life since childhood.
“It has a meaning for me,” she said. “My social media started to take off when I would rate natas around the SouthCoast. When I see a box of natas, I think of holidays, family and a sense of home.”…