Lisbon

The wide waters of the Tagus River are an integral part of Lisbon’s identity and history. As well as reflecting the kind of light that inspires poetry, the river brings the city boats of all sizes carrying fish, workers, tourists and shipping containers from distant shores. Intrepid navigators once setRead More → The post Best…

via Best Lisbon Boat Tours For Romance, Views And Family Fun — Julie Dawn Fox in Portugal

Pork and Clams

We asked Dália Soromenho, the chef/owner of Porto Santana in Alcácer do Sal, what alchemy made her pork and clams so magical. “I don’t give out my recipes,” she said sternly. “But I have to confess that I taught the recipe to Jamie Oliver when he came to the restaurant,” she continued with pride. “That […]

via Cooking pork and clams on the trail of Jamie Oliver — Salt of Portugal

PURE BEER

Pure beer

PURE BEER
Lunchtime in Lazuli my favourite bar in Praia da luz and we order two large beers. The waiter who looks like a young Art Garfunkel duly obliges. Thirsty, I take a big slug and it tastes different. I ask herself and she says, “yes, it´s sweeter.” We look at each other and glance at Garfunkel, who is kind of knowing. When he walks by I ask him “have you changed the beer only it is sweeter. “oh dear I know what I´ve done the table over there ordered two pints of shandy, I´ll replace these straight away. In a trice he´s back. “Two pints of PURE BEER” he says plonking two full glasses on the table. I´m not going to tell them! he adds.” Walking away. RESULT   Learn more

Madeira

In 1418, on All Saints’ Day, Portuguese navigators discovered the island of Porto Santo off the coast of Africa. After more exploration, they realized that Porto Santo is part of a lush subtropical archipelago. The largest island in the archipelago was covered by dense forests so the sailors named it “ilha da Madeira,” the wooded […]

via Madeira rediscovered — Salt of Portugal

TANGLED ROOTS AUDIO BOOK

ACX Tangled Roots JT

TANGLED ROOTS AUDIO BOOK
After listening to half a dozen auditions the chosen producer/narrator is Jonathan Trueman. The first 15 minutes has been approved and the project is well on its way. Jonathan is very experienced and lives in Stockport, Manchester, so his accents are bang on. Release date is scheduled for mid-April, and excitement is mounting.
Other Audio books are planned for later in the year.

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