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Migrating Swallows and Saudades

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...

A charred capsicum for Lisbon paste

How to make Lisbon Paste

Lisbon paste is a really useful cooking paste that can instantly lift any dish you make including Portuguese dishes. It takes no time to make and is 100% natural and...

How to make Lisbon Paste

Lisbon paste is a really useful cooking paste that can instantly lift any dish you make including Portuguese dishes. It takes no time to make and is 100% natural and...

The Art of Good Petisco (O bom petisco)

The Art of Good Petisco (O bom petisco)

Petisco' has always figured prominently in my gastronomic upbringing. To the Portuguese, it is the perfect expression of feeling peckish for a small snack.

The Art of Good Petisco (O bom petisco)

Petisco' has always figured prominently in my gastronomic upbringing. To the Portuguese, it is the perfect expression of feeling peckish for a small snack.

Copper cataplanas in various sizes

The Cataplana Experience

Did you know that the the largest cataplana is 4 metres in diameter and six feet tall and is located in Albufeira, Portugal. It took 500 kilos of copper to...

The Cataplana Experience

Did you know that the the largest cataplana is 4 metres in diameter and six feet tall and is located in Albufeira, Portugal. It took 500 kilos of copper to...