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The menu at 100 Montaditos in Cascais

2022-04-15

Lunch at 100 Montaditos

We found a fun place for cheap eats in Cascais.

A simple map of the world showing lines from Lisbon to France, Italy, and Australia

2022-03-12

Our Lisbon Food Tour

We found a world of great flavors in Lisbon.

The party supplies.

2022-02-12

A Super Bowl Party – Portuguese Style

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

European recipes Food Memorable Meals Portugal Recipes

Our lanche dishes

2021-12-03

I Say “Lunch”, They Say “Lanche”

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

American recipes Portugal Recipes

Close up of a sheet pan dinner

2021-11-05

Sheet Pan Dinners

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

Food Portugal Recipes

Caldo Verde and Broa de Milho

2021-10-01

Caldo Verde

Centuries of tradition in a simple bowl of soup.

2021-09-18

The Farmacia of the Future

Mary had big dreams about the future. At least one came true.

A thermometer calibrated in Celsius

2021-08-13

Even A Blue Bird Can Understand Celsius

The math ain't that hard! Mary explains it.

The IKEA store in Porto, Portugal

2021-07-22

We’re Living at IKEA

Everything we see or touch came from the same place.

General Portugal Travel

Kermit the Frog in a suitcase

2021-06-30

Can You Fly With Live Things in Your Suitcase?

We didn't think we were smugglers.