My favorite thing to eat isn't a meal in itself, it's actually a single ingredient: chestnuts. Chestnuts are in season right now and it just kills me that I'm not in ... Read the Post...
Portuguese Bean & Cabbage Soup for Winter Warmth
It's starting to get chilly and dark and, on days where the sun isn't out, I just want to hibernate a little bit. Even though I enjoy soup all year round, I definitely ... Read the Post...
Lost In… Lisbon
This isn't a post about getting lost in Lisbon; Lost In is the name of a restaurant in trendy Lisbon neighborhood, Príncipe Real. I had heard a lot of talk about this ... Read the Post...
The 2016 Web Summit is in Lisbon
For all those whose businesses rely on tech, the only place to be this week is in Lisbon. This year's annual Web Summit is set in my beautiful hometown and the city is ... Read the Post...
300 Days of Sun
Earlier this year, British author Deborah Lawrenson published a novel, 300 Days of Sun, which is set in Portugal. Naturally, after discovering this, I had to get the ... Read the Post...
A Guided Tour of Madeira Island
I can't believe it's November already! As much as I enjoy the Fall in the US, my fading tan serves as a reminder of my honeymoon in Madeira a few months ago. So my ... Read the Post...
Wow! Portuguese Popsicles!
Although temperatures in Lisbon are still reaching 27 C (80 F), Fall will be upon Portugal soon enough. If you're lucky enough to be there right now enjoying the warm ... Read the Post...
Staying Warm, Cozy & Stylish
I came across Loja da Burel a few months ago when the weather was warm. I've been patiently waiting for the temperatures to cool and for the autumnal weather to return ... Read the Post...
