Interesting how I rarely post Portuguese recipes. We get used to searching for meal ideas in the same spots and tend to forget the deliciousness and simplicity of my home country’s gastronomy. To make up for it, this post features Portuguese recipes only. Two originals and 2 from a great book entitled The New Portuguese […]
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Happy Monday Folks! Our first week of holidays in Portugal included beach times in Costa da Caparica, hammock naps in Alentejo, and tram rides, picnics, and yoga in Lisbon. All of this interspersed with many glasses of cold vinho verde and trips to the local market to pick fresh fish, juicy fruits, and veggies. Sounds […]
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April 25th is a date known in Portugal as Freedom Day. In 1974, military forces successfully overthrew Portugal’s dictatorial regime – the longest in Europe – in a relatively peaceful way (4-6 dead, no injuries). In fact, the day is also named Carnation Revolution. In downtown Lisbon, people left their houses to celebrate the […]
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We are back to Newfoundland and Labrador! Just like that 3 months have passed and we are again settled in our home in St. John’s… or ¾ settled since it is amazing how long it takes to unpack when you have a baby! We are lucky enough that were able to amass hundreds of photos […]
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These Portuguese holidays have been busier than I anticipated. Between family, friends and visitors, I have had little time to, for instance, write the blog. As liberating as it may be, the lack of a schedule is a little bit missed and it will be looked for upon arrival in St. John’s. In the meantime, […]
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Ahh, the typical Newfoundland beach, the ruggedness of the coast, the rocks, the fog rolling in, the freaking icy water! I do have a space reserved in my heart for Middle Cove beach: the occasional iceberg in the Spring, the whales and capelin early summer, the bonfires. However, for me nothing beats the soft golden […]
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