Everyone has a favorite meal. Mine is afternoon tea. It has everything I could want in a meal: something savory, something sweet, teeny tiny cakes, and, very importantly, ... Read the Post...
Santa Iria of Tomar
On October 20th each year in Tomar, a procession takes place to commemorate Santa Iria (Saint Irene). The entire city stops to honor this young martyr with a beautiful ... Read the Post...
The Best of Made in Portugal
I'm often surprised by how little other people know about Portugal: a country that, though small, has so much to offer the world. It was therefore only a matter of ... Read the Post...
A Meal With a View at Casa da Guia
The coastal town of Cascais has drawn in tourists from far and wide for decades. And with its mild climate and beautiful views of the Atlantic ocean, it's no wonder that it ... Read the Post...
Celebrating Portuguese Oranges
One of the best parts of going back to Portugal is the food. And as much as I enjoy all the delicious Portuguese sweets and comfort foods, there's something to be said ... Read the Post...
From Brazil to Portugal: A Recipe for Brigadeiros
Brigadeiros are a popular 20th century delicacy from Brazil. It was only a matter of time before they made their way across the Atlantic to Portugal... undoubtedly due to the ... Read the Post...
Viriato: Portugal’s Legendary Bad-Ass
My recent trip to Viseu brought back to mind one of Portugal's greatest legendary figures. Viriato (Viriathus, in English) is usually the first historical figure ... Read the Post...
What’s In a Name? Understanding the Art of Portuguese Names
As a Portuguese person living in the United States, I've had to explain Portuguese names (and Portuguese naming conventions) to lots of Americans. Now that I'm ... Read the Post...
