Mike, Author at the cook & the writer

Calculating Our Carbon Footprint

2023-05-142022-07-30 by Mike

We were surprised by the results when we calculated our carbon footprint.

2022-10-292022-07-22 by Mike

We had our first taste of sardinhas with our new friend Victor.

2024-06-102022-07-15 by Mike

Jan Morris mixes history, vivid descriptions, and personal insights in her multi-dimensional travel book “Trieste and the Meaning of Nowhere”.

2022-07-092022-07-08 by Mike

The first Foodtopia festival in Lisbon was a big success.

2024-06-252022-07-01 by Mike

Our recent visit to Porto reminded us of how much we like the city.

2022-10-292022-06-24 by Mike

The high-speed train is a fast and comfortable way to travel in Portugal.

2022-10-292022-06-17 by Mike

We wanted a nice meal for a special celebration. This restaurant was a great find.

2022-06-10 by Mike

Absentee voting by US citizens living outside the US is a simple, well-defined process. Here’s the “how to” guide.

2022-08-312022-05-27 by Mike

We made a few changes to the site this month. Here are the details.

2022-10-292022-05-21 by Mike

We stumbled on a fascinating park and made some new friends, too.