Preview: Portugal Food stories
Bom dia from the Algarve! It has only been a week since I’ve been formally introduced to Portugal and it’s already shaping up to be an unforgettable trip. I plan on reporting tales from the...
View ArticlePortugal: meet the small producers
A 16 day food tour through Portugal, that’s what I won with this post I submitted for the Aptece competition a few months ago. I hardly had time to process my good fortune when I found myself in a van...
View ArticlePart 1: touring Portugal for food & drink
Touring Portugal with Aptece in the name of food meant that I visited cities & towns that I probably wouldn’t go to on my own, spoke with food & wine producers I wouldn’t otherwise meet and...
View ArticlePart 2: touring Portugal for food & drink
A two week food tour through Portugal has left me with quite the longing for its cuisine now that I’m back in London and not marathon eating on a daily basis. My addiction to pasteis de nata has been...
View ArticleConvento do Espinheiro – a restful night in a former convent
We drove through the vast and varying landscapes of Alentejo, the south-central region of Portugal, to reach Convento do Espinheiro, our hotel for the evening. Originally a convent built by monks in...
View ArticlePhoto essay: Paço de Calheiros
A night’s stay in a 12th century manor on the hills overlooking Ponte de Lima was a great introduction to Portugal and its history. I’ve mentioned Paço de Calheiros in this previous post about the...
View ArticleBehind the scenes: Portugal food tour
Over the last few posts I shared some of my thoughts on Portugal’s food, people and culture. For the last of the Portugal Food Stories series, I thought it’s time to introduce you to the people who...
View Article2014 highlights
As this year is ending, many of us are looking forward to what 2015 brings. I’ve been busy using my new nifty Day Designer to plan out goals and intentions for the new year. But it is a little...
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