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Festival de Chocolate - Chocolate Adventures Update
2008-02-23 22:17:00 Exciting and full of adventure but not quite in the way we thought : ( First, I had been hoping my nose would have lead me straight to chocolate nirvana as soon as we arrived. Yet, there was no smell of chocolate….hummmm? The weather wasn’t really on side but we planned to arrive in early ... More About: Culture , Festival , Chocolate , Update , Adventures
Chocolate Truffles & Adventures
2008-02-15 21:46:00 Update on the “Festival de Chocolate in Obidos“? it?s confirmed, we will be making the drive north, from Algarve to Obidos on Sunday. Can’t wait! In the spirit of the Chocolate Festival, Moses and I couldn’t resist indulging in an appetizer, so to speak…so we made a small batch of handmade Chocolate & Port Truffles ... More About: Food , Adventures
Lenços de Namorados - Lover?s Squares
2008-02-14 19:10:00 Many moons ago, my mom told me a romantic story about the ?Lenços dos Namorados? the Lover ’s handkerchiefs. I had completely forgotten about the story, until I recently walked into a Lisbon shop ?A Vida Portuguesa? and found a book on this very subject, Lenços de Namorados, escritas de AMOR - Lover’s Squares, Words ... More About: Culture
Chocolate Festival - Obidos
2008-02-13 14:55:00 Any guesses on the worlds #1, most popular flavour? Well its dark, sweet, rich and delicious?surpasses age; gender, culture, creed and people have even been known to lie about it… any clue? Chocolate , Chocolate, Chocolate?if you haven?t guessed. And in just a few days there?s going to be an entire 2-week Chocolate Festival here ... More About: Culture
Stewed Peas & Eggs - Griséus Com Ovos
2008-02-11 21:10:00 It feels like forever since I was in the kitchen. Taking time off after the holidays was nice, but there’s something to be said about the joy of banging around some pots and pans. Over the last few days I?ve had an old Algarvian recipe stuck in my mind, so I must be longing for the ... More About: Food , Eggs , Peas
Sabores do Mundo Restaurant - Albufeira
2008-02-10 10:56:00 A few nights ago we ended up at Sabores do Mundo on the Albufeira Marina. Although we?ve been to Albufeira countless times, the Marina somehow eluded us. And now we understand why; when you first drive to the marina area, you completely miss the Marina! But, it?s neatly tucked away behind the brightly coloured ... More About: Restaurants , Restaurant
Algarve Things to do in February
2008-02-02 20:14:00 I’m gradually realizing, living in the Algarve is like being on an extended vacation. And this feeling always spikes at the beginning of the month when the Algarve Tourism schedule comes out, listing a wonderful guide of Things to do and See. In this month’s guide, there’s no shortage of things to keep one busy, ... More About: February
Allgarve 2008 - Concert List
2008-01-31 23:26:00 Hot off the press- Algarve Summer Concert s! The first concert listings for this summer have been announced. We love Jazz, so looks like we’ll be sipping something cool and listening to something even cooler, with this summer’s line up of incredible artist! July 29th: Diana Krall - Marina de Albufeira August 9th: Vanessa da Mata - Lake ... More About: List , 2008 , Cert
João Clara Tinto 2006- Vinho Regional Algarve
2008-01-29 12:43:00 After some time away, it’s nice to come back to a surprise like this! A couple of nights ago, we were introduced to a new and special character; João Clara - a beautiful red wine from right here in the Algarve . What a wonderful and unexpected surprise - this wine is very young, but shelved for ... More About: Regional , Tinto
Haute Cuisine - Algarve
2008-01-12 20:21:00 Although Portugal is currently known for its good but simple food, there is definitely an under current of jaw dropping cooking going on, the trick is where to find it! Truth be told, living in Portugal causes one to become quite spoiled from the incredible quality and selection of choices available. Variations in weather from north ... More About: Food , Cuisine , Algarve
Algarve Guide: To Do and See in January
2008-01-02 23:46:00 A fresh new year has just arrived, what better time to look forward to something new, different and maybe even something that takes us out of our comfort zone. I like the coming of the new year more than spring, it lets us look back and evaluate but more importantly, look forward to the ... More About: January , Guide , Algarve
Hello 2008!
2008-01-02 22:06:00 Like many of you, we were happy to bring in the new year with a great bubbly - our pick was Murganheira, not the easiest name to pronounce; but it got easier after a couple of glasses! Anyway, this little known Portuguese bubbly is wonderful and provides choices between “doce/sweet”, “meio seco/medium dry”, and “seco/dry”, and ... More About: 2008
Algarve - Adeus 2007
2007-12-27 20:23:00 Now that the Christmas madness has past and the new year approaches, thoughts are on how to spend the last few days of 2007. We found a few things that might keep you busy, in the spirit of the season and take you straight into 2008! Enjoy, party safely and drive carefully. Bob Sinclar Concert in ... More About: Algarve
Smokefree Portugal
2007-12-21 15:48:00 For a while now, I’ve been awaiting the good news - that Portugal will join the rest of Europe, and most of the world, in a no smoking policy, in public places. As a non-smoker, the idea of enjoying a great meal next to cigarette smoke is well… less than appealing. Now, finally it looks like ... More About: Community , Efree
Bolo Rei - Portuguese Christmas Cake
2007-12-20 03:15:00 Although Christmas is still a few days away it seems to have taken over: life as we know it. The holidays are a funny time of year - the shopping, planning, trips, wrapping, cooking?it just goes on and on. So for the last couple of years we?ve decided to inject ?fun? into the equation ... More About: Food , Cake , Portuguese
Algarve Solidarity through Solidus - Mission: Smile
2007-12-07 10:26:00 Yesterday, I came across a wonderful project right here in the Algarve that made me smile. The project is solidus.pt a volunteer program piloted in Faro and with expectations to spread throughout the country in 2008. Soli dus is a volunteer program that lets both those needing volunteers and those wanting to volunteer to come ... More About: Community , Smile , Mission
Savory Portuguese Carrots - Conserva de Cenoura
2007-12-06 17:50:00 Since Christmas celebrations are in full swing in the Algarve, it’s time to start thinking about what will be on the Christmas table. Things have been a bit busy so I’m getting a late start, but good things are in store. Portuguese enjoy some pretty big feasts at Christmas so, I’ll be sharing some simple ... More About: Food , Carrots , Savory
Algarve Things To Do December
2007-12-04 14:35:00 If you’re visiting or spending time in the Algarve in December , here?s the complete guide of things to do and see during your holiday in the Algarve. The December guide covers all the festivities across the region from December 1st to December 31st. December Guide by “Algarve Tourism“ Share This More About: Things
New Year?s Eve Parties in Algarve
2007-11-28 13:48:00 Thinking about doing something different for Christmas or New Year ’s? Then you should see what’s happening right here in the Algarve . Although tourists know us better for our summer parties…truth is we like to have fun all year round, and start getting ready for the holidays in late October, early November - when food, ... More About: Parties
Holidays in the Algarve
2007-11-25 10:13:00 The holiday festivities have started! Christmas is in full bloom here in the Algarve , everywhere you go there are Christmas lights and decorations, and every city has its own unique look of holiday lighting. In Faro, Forum Shopping has done a beautiful job again with their Christmas tree, Santa and his elves are patiently listening ... More About: Holidays
Things To Do & Places to Eat in Algarve
2007-11-22 11:10:00 November may be considered part of the low season here in the Algarve , but we Algarvios always have something going on…events, fairs, festivals, art, music, and of course our love for food keeps us warm and cozy all through the cooler months. While we’re away for a few days, here are some suggestions of things to ... More About: Places , Things
Algarve to Cork
2007-11-20 23:14:00 On Thursday, we will be trading our sun glasses for an umbrella as we head up north to Cork Ireland for a few days. As some of our readers will know, at this time of the year there are no flights direct from Faro to Cork, to make due, we’ll be flying Faro to Dublin via ... More About: Algarve
Risotto de Polvo - Octopus Rice Recipe
2007-11-19 21:05:00 Long ago Portuguese fisherman uncovered all sorts of unexpected delicacies deep in the oceans they navigated, salting some for long voyages such as bacalhau (codfish), while others closer to shore brought back the fresh seafood goodness. Today both the salted and the fresh are hugely important in the Portuguese diet. With so much ... More About: Food , Recipe , Rice , Risotto , Octopus
Marias da Malhadinha ? Portuguese Table Wines
2007-11-16 18:16:00 A couple of weeks ago we attended the Lisbon Wine & Food Show with the gang from Adegga. Not only did we have a great time, but also got to try some really incredible Portuguese wines. As expected, there were wines from all over the country, varying in taste and budgets. What impressed me the ... More About: Table , Wines , Maria
Roasted Chestnuts - Castanhas Assadas
2007-11-11 14:55:00 Since chestnut season has officially kicked off, I thought it would only be appropriate to put together a post on “How to Roast Chestnuts”. Roasted Chestnuts 1kg chestnuts Sea salt Water If oven roasting preheat oven to 180C | 355F With a small steady knife make a cut in each chestnut Rinse chestnuts well in cold water Spread wet chestnuts on pan Salt generously Roast ... More About: Food
Sao Martinho & Chestnut Festival
2007-11-11 14:19:00 Today?s a special day, especially if you like chestnuts, wine and good deeds. This is the day from top to bottom of Portugal, we celebrate Sao Martin ho (Saint Martin’s Day), and we do it with Chestnut s and Aqua Pe. First you may be asking who is Sao Martinho and what is Aqua Pe? Well ... More About: Culture , Festival
Figos Cheios made with Faro Almonds
2007-11-09 19:15:00 In writing this post I called a few friends and family members to get the scoop on the history of the ?Figo Cheio?. So far none of my super sleuths have uncovered the mystery but seems we’ve somehow created a stubborn challenge to uncover the truth of its origin. Until then, everyone agrees, the ... More About: Food , Made , Faro , Almonds
Chinese Gourmet Restaurant in Almancil
2007-11-08 19:12:00 A few nights ago we had a craving for something different, the other side of the pond kind of different, which was the perfect opportunity to go to a place we had heard nothing but good reviews about. So off we went to Chinese Gourmet in Almancil … tucked away in a little side ... More About: Restaurants , Restaurant
Aquardente de Medronho
2007-11-03 22:55:00 This past week we had two spirited events, Halloween on the Oct. 31st., and ?All Saints Day? on Nov. 1st. Celebrating Halloween is something quite new in Portugal, but ?All Saints day? has been celebrated here, and around the globe by Catholics for centuries. With all this talk of Spirits, I ... More About: Arden
Algarve in November ? Things To Do
More articles from this author:2007-11-01 20:02:00 From Theater to Festivals, Algarve in November promises to be a cozy month of things to do. We just finished skimming through the month?s list of events in the Algarve Guide and have highlighted our top picks. Starting off ? Calling all Chestnut Lovers! Chestnuts roasting on an open fire - no, not the Christmas carol although Christmas ... More About: Things , To Do 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 |
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