Happy 2017! I hope you had a magical holiday season with lots of food and lots of joy. I had a wonderful (albeit too short) time in Portugal where I stocked up on lots of ... Read the Post...
Insider’s Tip: Hidden Food Market
Right down the road from where I buy my beautiful fabrics, in the Lisbon district of Campo de Ourique, is a market that tourists are sure to miss. It's a little off the beaten ... Read the Post...
Pizza… With a Twist!
Unless it's the first time you're reading this blog, you'll know that I'm a little obsessed with Portuguese food. But even I enjoy a little variety in my diet! So one of my ... Read the Post...
The Vasco da Gama Bridge in Numbers
Even though Portugal is a small country, it is actually home to Europe's longest bridge, the Vasco da Gama Bridge (Ponte Vasco da Gama). Before I lose your attention - ... Read the Post...
Limpets… for Lunch?
Portugal is a country of fish and seafood. Our sea-faring history and our large and beautiful coast has made the ocean a kind of pantry for our kitchens. Everybody is familiar ... Read the Post...
3 Tips for Exploring Alfama: Lisbon’s Oldest District
Lisbon is a city full of history, and it all started in a district called Alfama. What was once the entire city, Alfama is now known as the "old part" of Lisbon. Tourists ... Read the Post...
Portuguese Gifts for Everyone!
I'm so excited that it's December, which not only means Christmas is just around the corner, but that Christmas in Portugal is just around the corner! I like to get my ... Read the Post...
Nazaré’s Giant Waves
Living in a country where the majority of people know little to nothing about my beloved Portugal can be very frustrating at times, saddening at others and on the ... Read the Post...
