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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

Learning Portuguese

2023-05-142022-12-23 by Mike
An empty classroom

We are old dogs determined to learn some new tricks!

Categories Portugal Tags Cascais 9 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

A Seafood Feast in Estoril

2022-10-292022-09-30 by Mike
A seafood platter with lobster, shrimp, and crab.

Our friend Kirsten shares a story about a memorable meal she and her future husband had in Estoril 45 years ago. What a memory!

Categories Memorable Meals, Portugal Tags Cascais, Estoril, Lisbon 4 Comments

What Makes a Memorable Meal?

2023-05-142022-09-02 by Mike
The dining room at The Noble South in Mobile, Alabama

When food, service, and ambience come together with the right companions, a meal out can be something more than just dinner.

Categories Food, Memorable Meals Tags Cascais 10 Comments

A Longer Walk Along the Coast

2022-10-292022-08-19 by Mike
Praia da Rata

Sometimes we take the longer scenic walk along the coast to Cascais.

Categories Portugal, Travel Tags Cascais, Lisbon 15 Comments

8 More Things That Make Us Say “Huh?!”

2023-05-142022-08-12 by Mike
A man looking confused

We’re still finding things in Portugal that surprise, confuse, and delight us.

Categories Portugal Tags Cascais 8 Comments

A Walk Along the Coast

2022-10-292022-08-05 by Mike
The coastal path near Sao Pedro do Estoril

Our morning walks take us along an interesting path above the Atlantic Coast.

Categories Portugal Tags Cascais, Lisbon 11 Comments

Calculating Our Carbon Footprint

2023-05-142022-07-30 by Mike
A graphic illustrating our carbon footprint in relation to the averages for Portugal and the world

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

Categories Climate change Tags Cascais 9 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
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