I’ve decided to sign up to the WordPress PostAWeek challenge and blog at least once a week. Yikes, what I am I going to write about? I know it won’t be easy, but it will be fun trying something a little different to my usual boring New Year resolutions, like lose weight and exercise more!!... Continue Reading →
Bolo Rei – A symbol of the Christmas season in Portugal!
Fascinated by this cake I decided not only to buy one but also research its origins. Bolo Rei is not simply a cake but a true symbol of the Christmas season! The Bolo Rei (King Cake) originated in France and only arrived in Portugal during the mid nineteenth century. It is traditionally eaten on the 25th... Continue Reading →
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Geocaching in Portugal – a new experience and great fun!
Have you ever tried Geocaching? I had never tried it until recently and now I'm hooked!! Geocaching can best be described as a high tech worldwide treasure hunt game using a GPS enabled device. The Geocache is the treasure. Not treasure in the true sense of the word but a container (cache) which holds the... Continue Reading →
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A Taste of Christmas
The run up to Christmas this year feels rather flat and for the first time I feel homesick. Perhaps not "homesick" in the true sense of the word, but everything just feels alien. I think it’s down to the fact that it does not feel Christmassy. Our nearest town has decided not to display any... Continue Reading →
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Sweet Potato Chilli Mash
This recipe is not only delicious but very simple to make. Ingredients 700gr Sweet Potatoes Dressing 1 Lime Fresh Coriander 2tbsp Mango Chutney Soy Sauce Chilli Olive Oil Thoroughly wash the sweet potatoes, cut into evenly sized pieces and boil in skins until soft. Drain. Without removing the skins, chop up and mash. Dressing Finely... Continue Reading →
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Sweet Potato Festival – Festival da Batata-Doce de Aljezur
We went along to the FESTIVAL DA BATATA-DOCE in Aljezur last weekend and it was really enjoyable! Although the event focused on the Sweet Potato (Batata-Doce) there were lots of other stands selling local crafts and food. These included cakes, herbs, liquors, local wine, honey, the famous Monchique Sausage, and of course several different Sweet... Continue Reading →
Piglet in Portugal 