Pretty things from Portugal

How to impress your dinner guests with one simp...
Everyone is familiar with Spain's chorizo, but Portugal has its own slightly spicy sausage called chouriço, which some might consider to be just as good (or even better!) than its...
How to impress your dinner guests with one simp...
Everyone is familiar with Spain's chorizo, but Portugal has its own slightly spicy sausage called chouriço, which some might consider to be just as good (or even better!) than its...

The Story of Portugal's Most Iconic Tile: The A...
Prior to Portuguese independence in 1910, the Azulejos served as a form of currency for the country and its people. They were often used for decorating homes and depicted religious...
The Story of Portugal's Most Iconic Tile: The A...
Prior to Portuguese independence in 1910, the Azulejos served as a form of currency for the country and its people. They were often used for decorating homes and depicted religious...

The difference between terracotta pottery & cer...
In my travels sourcing Portuguese ceramics and pottery, I’ve often wondered about the difference between ‘pottery’ and ‘ceramics’. In actual fact, there is a difference which I have only recently discovered
The difference between terracotta pottery & cer...
In my travels sourcing Portuguese ceramics and pottery, I’ve often wondered about the difference between ‘pottery’ and ‘ceramics’. In actual fact, there is a difference which I have only recently discovered

How to make the perfect graze board
Charcuterie or graze boards are the latest 'graze craze' in 2021 despite being around since Roman times. With more people working remotely, there is less time idling spent in coffee...
How to make the perfect graze board
Charcuterie or graze boards are the latest 'graze craze' in 2021 despite being around since Roman times. With more people working remotely, there is less time idling spent in coffee...

Clams are food that kids could love
Clams have always been a big feature at our family table, but with my kids now embroiled in foodie fervour, meal times became even more engaging. When asked what their...
Clams are food that kids could love
Clams have always been a big feature at our family table, but with my kids now embroiled in foodie fervour, meal times became even more engaging. When asked what their...

Migrating Swallows and Saudades
Forever loyal, the swallow migrates annually but always returns to his ‘home’ nest, sometimes even travelling up to 20,000km. The swallow is a family bird, faithful and dedicated, resourceful and...
Migrating Swallows and Saudades
Forever loyal, the swallow migrates annually but always returns to his ‘home’ nest, sometimes even travelling up to 20,000km. The swallow is a family bird, faithful and dedicated, resourceful and...