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Persimmon salad…almost

2025-01-242025-01-10 by Mary
A close up photo of a persimmon, halloumi, and walnut salad.

Mary found a great recipe for a salad with persimmons and halloumi cheese – two things we had never tried.

Categories Food, Recipes, USA Tags Lewiston 13 Comments

Stalking the Wild Malasada

2023-05-142023-02-18 by Mike
A plate of freshly cooked malasadas. Delicious!

When our search for malasadas – a delicious Portuguese pastry – came up short, Mary got creative and made some.

Categories European recipes, Portuguese Recipes, Recipes Tags Lisbon 17 Comments

Feliz Ano Novo!

2023-05-142023-01-05 by Mary
A fireworks dispaly

We celebrated the New Year in Portugal with a mix of holiday traditions. Plus, Mary is sharing a recipe for a delicious party dish.

Categories Portugal, Recipes Tags Cascais 13 Comments

This Cook is Not a Chef

2023-05-142022-10-13 by Mary

Mary shares two delicious recipes that utilize ingredients we brought back from Spain – saffron and pimentón (paprika).

Categories Food, Portugal, Recipes, Spain Tags Cascais 10 Comments

Holy Ghost Wine-and-Spice-Braised Beef

2023-09-112022-05-26 by Mary
The Holy Ghost Wine and Spice Braised Beef

Mary found a recipe for Holy Ghost Wine and Spice Braised Beef, a delicious dish with a fascinating history.

Categories European recipes, Food, Portugal, Portuguese Recipes, Recipes Tags Cascais 11 Comments

A Super Bowl Party – Portuguese Style

2023-05-142022-02-12 by Mary
The party supplies.

We won’t get to see the big game, but we can still throw a party!

Categories Food, Recipes Tags Cascais 22 Comments

Visions of Sugar Plums: Exploring A Christmas Meme

2023-05-142021-12-18 by Mike
Sugar plums being rolled in powdered sugar.

We’ve had visions of sugar plums, but never tasted one. Until now.

Categories Food, Portugal, Recipes Tags Cascais, Porto 3 Comments

I Say “Lunch”, They Say “Lanche”

2023-05-142021-12-03 by Mary
Our lanche dishes

Who cares what you call it? Let’s eat!

Categories European recipes, Food, Memorable Meals, Portugal, Recipes Tags Porto 8 Comments

Sheet Pan Dinners

2023-05-142021-11-05 by Mary
Close up of a sheet pan dinner

One pan meals are a great option when the kitchen is small.

Categories American recipes, Portugal, Recipes Tags Porto 24 Comments

Caldo Verde

2023-05-142021-10-01 by Mary
Caldo Verde and Broa de Milho

Centuries of tradition in a simple bowl of soup.

Categories Food, Portugal, Recipes Tags Porto 16 Comments
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