I love unexpected finds almost as much as I love food. Recently, these two loves came together in the form of a store called Maria Granel. Let me tell you just why ... Read the Post...
April Showers Bring May… Leaves?
My new year's resolution to surround myself with things that make me happy continues! This month, it's a brand that I've always loved but never owned. I decided it was ... Read the Post...
Lisbon’s Iconic Yellow Square
One of the most photographed places in Lisbon is undoubtedly the Praça do Comércio. Right in the heart of the capital, this vast square is surrounded on three sides ... Read the Post...
Catarina & The Custard Tart Factory
I didn't win a golden ticket... but I sure felt like it when I stumbled upon the Cream Custard Tart Factory (Fábrica da Nata). This new store just opened up last month ... Read the Post...
Went to a Greenhouse… Ended Up in a Rainforest
You know when you come up with a really great plan? Perhaps you're even a little smug about your strategic expertise? And then nothing happens as you expected?...I had ... Read the Post...
The Things You Learn in a Portuguese Palace
The Palácio do Marquês de Pombal (Palace of the Marquis of Pombal) is a perfect example of the many palaces you can find - often unexpectedly - in the middle of towns and ... Read the Post...
Afternoon Tea… Portuguese Style
Having lived in England for 12 years, afternoon tea has become one of my favorite things in life. I can have scones for breakfast, lunch and dinner, and be the happiest person ... Read the Post...
In Portugal, We Walk on Art
When I left Portugal as a child, one of things that surprised me was how boring sidewalks abroad were. They consisted of large, dull, gray concrete slabs sprinkled with ... Read the Post...
