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Lemon Chicken ? Frango com Limão
2007-09-27 20:30:00 Growing up, I was fortunate to have a mom who loved trying different dishes; my father would often look at his plate in amazement and ask, ?O?que é isto?? (Um?what is this?). But being a good sport and a closet foodaholic he devoured everything?Italian, Mexican, Asian, French?mom crossed the globe a few times over in ... More About: Food , Lemon , Chicken
Lemon Chicken ? Frango com Limão
2007-09-27 20:30:00 Growing up, I was fortunate to have a mom who loved trying different dishes; my father would often look at his plate in amazement and ask, ?O?que é isto?? (Um?what is this?). But being a good sport and a closet foodaholic he devoured everything?Italian, Mexican, Asian, French?mom crossed the globe a few times over in ... More About: Food , Lemon , Chicken
7th Annual Mama Maratona
2007-09-26 15:34:00 An annual marathon organized to bring awareness to all forms of cancer, through film, education, information and fun. This marathon is also strongly focused on raising funds to fight and treat cancer. The first Mama Mara thon took place in 2000, with the objective of raising awareness for breast cancer. Since the initial race, Mama Marathon ... More About: Annual
7th Annual Mama Marathon
2007-09-26 15:34:00 An annual marathon organized to bring awareness to all forms of cancer, through film, education, information and fun. This marathon is also strongly focused on raising funds to fight and treat cancer. The first Mama Mara thon took place in 2000, with the objective of raising awareness for beast cancer. Since the initial race, Mama Marathon ... More About: Annual
Coffee with Ms. Piggy in Loulé
2007-09-22 17:08:00 When we ventured out this afternoon in search of the ?European No Car Day? in Loule, we expected to see the new ecofriendly cars, some solar powered cooking and maybe give some thought to how we could be more ecofriendly ourselves. What was in store was drastically different than the script we had planned. On ... More About: Coffee , Cities , Piggy , Iggy
Cured Goat Cheese & Mango Puffs
2007-09-16 12:50:00 This recipe evolved from a new cheese I recently spotted called ?Quinta dos Moinhos Novos ? Queijo Puro de Cabra Curado?. This cheese turned out to be a bit of a surprise. I somehow missed the part of the label that said ?Curado? so when I cut into it I was expecting something ... More About: Food , Mango , Cheese , Puff
Vinho Verde. Via Latina.
2007-09-16 11:07:00 Portugal has so many great wines - from red to port, and everything between. Each week, we will be trying a different local wine and sharing our experience with you. By no means are we sommeliers- just wine lovers. From our experience we hope to make your next wine selection a little easier. Before the warm ... More About: Latina
Now Tasting. Now Drinking. Yum.
2007-09-11 22:19:00 Portugal has a long culinary history with hundreds of traditional recipes many of which I?ll be exploring here. But my love of food goes beyond just traditional, and the treasures at the local markets often seduce me to marry old with new. Add the regular goody basket from a friend or relative, plus an enormous ... More About: Food , Drinking
Where?s the Golf?
2007-09-11 09:26:00 Golf is serious business here in the Algarve and in the months to come, Moses and I will be exploring the many Golf courses we have here. But first we both need some basic lessons, well at least I do. Fortunately, Forum Algarve will be hosting a Golf Lessons event very soon. If anyone happened to ... More About: Golf , The Go , The G
The future of our Roots
2007-09-07 22:59:00 Today is Faro commemoration day, the capital of the Algarve , where we now call home, so it seems like a fitting day to look at the roots of our culture, not metaphorically but literally. One of the draws moving back to Portugal was definitely the food - its not fancy food, but its incredibly good quality ... More About: Future , The Future , Roots
Portuguese Style Shrimp
2007-09-04 22:55:00 With all the festivals, exhibits and nights out in August, my time to cook has been hit hard. But summer is winding down; and I hope to write more regularly about my favorite subject. There are hundreds of traditional dishes in the Algarve and across the country, some have been served for centuries and entice ... More About: Food , Style , Shrimp , Portuguese
Things to in Algarve - September
2007-09-03 17:46:00 The summer days might be coming to an end, but the entertainment and festivities across the Algarve are well and alive. Below you’ll find a list of activities that are scheduled across the Algarve in Sept ember . Please note, by no means is this list complete … will be sure to update it throughout the month - ... More About: Things
Loulé Noite Branca
2007-09-03 10:46:00 Loulé was awash with a sea of white on its first Noite Branca (White Night) on Saturday Sept. 1. Main Street was closed to traffic and turned into a white playground for artists and guests. Capoeira artists, pyrotechnics, piano & jazz musicians and many more were featured center city, to delight and entertain. Big comfy couches ...
Noite Branca - Loulé
2007-09-01 13:11:00 This is a short post — Those looking for a fun night out on Saturday, September 1st, the city of Loulé is hosting “Noite Branca” (white night). The festivities kick off at 20:00 - 02:00. Shops will be open till Midnight - and for guests dressed in white, there will be discount provided by the ...
Algarve International Fireworks Competition
2007-09-01 00:14:00 What is it about fireworks that makes me feel 10 again? Maybe it?s that no matter how ?big? I get they always seem so far out of reach, or maybe its because they’re so reminiscent of Christmas; lots of sparkly stuff causing a lot of ooohhs and aaaahhhs, and secretly wishing there?s a surprise ... More About: International , Competition , Fireworks , Algarve , Petit
Fiesa International Sand Sculpture Festival
2007-08-29 21:54:00 This exhibit is nothing like the sculptures I remember creating on the beaches of the Algarve as a kid. This is way beyond my pail and shovel. Incredible work done by very talented artists, a great display whether you have kids, or you are a big kid. Who knows maybe you?ll be inspired to play in ... More About: International , Festival , Sand , Sculpture
Medieval Fair ? Castro Marim
2007-08-28 15:49:00 We took a step back in time yesterday after entering the old city of Casto Mari m. The small and maze like streets leading to the old Castle spotted with juggling jesters along the walkways, immediately transported us to a different time and place. As we made our way toward the castle entrance, barbarians, musicians and ... More About: Castro , Fair , Medieval
Things To Do in Algarve - August 27th to September 2nd
2007-08-27 14:04:00 Here’s our list of things to do in Algarve from Monday, August 27th to Sunday, Sept ember 2nd. We’re working on a better layout and schedule and look forward to presenting this to you very soon. In the meantime, if you know of any events that should be listed here, let us know. Thanks. Monday, August 27th Art ... More About: Things
Faro Things To See, Do & Eat
2007-08-26 14:36:00 What would I do if I had just one day in Faro , Algarve? I would see, do and eat as much as possible! In an attempt to accomplish this I?ve broken things down into a few small categories that hopefully make picking what you have time for manageable. Faro is the City center of the Algarve, yet often ... More About: Things
Nikki Beach Vilamoura
2007-08-26 00:49:00 Nikki Beach Lounge, in Vilamoura is nestled behind the restaurant and provides a great way to spend lazy afternoons. The set up is nicely done although a bit tight in some areas, but lots of couch and bed areas to choose from. View more photos of Nikki Beach Vilamoura We got a few unexpected surprises the ... More About: Nikki
Fatacil Lagoa Algarve Fair
2007-08-24 15:02:00 This was my first visit to Fatacil. I have been to many local fairs and was expecting something similar to what I had seen before. I was pleasantly surprised; Fatacil is in a class of its own. It showcases products from all over the country such as hand crafted wooden spoons, glass ... More About: Fair , Algarve
Nikki Beach Algarve
2007-08-23 14:53:00 Nikki beach arrived in the Algarve this summer with a big bang, and not with just one gorgeous location, but two! And from the looks of it, Nikki Beach is planning to stay for a while. This is a good thing, now we have two beautiful places to tan our hides, drink, eat, party and ... More About: Nikki
Forum Algarve - Update on The Gift Concert
2007-08-22 13:24:00 Full house at Forum Algarve last night to see The Gift live and in concert. The concert is one of many Free Entry concerts (Entrada Livre) hosted by Forum Algarve this summer and it didn?t disappoint. I find live concerts interesting — especially when you have a respect for the artist beyond just liking their music; ... More About: Concert , Update
Faro Sweet Festival
2007-08-22 12:52:00 Although not highly publicized, Faro ?s sweet festival has a nice show of traditional Portuguese desserts. We couldn?t help having a crepe, some salami, a hot fartura and picking up a Dom Rodrigo for the road?I?m having nightmares of my next few workouts. In case you?re not familiar with Portuguese salami (I realize the jokes that ... More About: Food , Sweet , Festival
Things To Do in Algarve - August 21-26
2007-08-21 15:23:00 With so many events taking place in the Algarve , we felt it would be nice to have one central spot for all this Algarve info. So here’s what we’ve come up with. By no means is this list complete. If you know of any events that should be listed and not included here, let us know… ... More About: Things , August , To Do
Fatacil in Lagoa
2007-08-21 13:54:00 What is Fatacil? The simple answer would be ?it?s a fair? but it?s actually a lot more than just a fair. Fatacil is an initiative dedicated to progress and innovation for the region of the Algarve, in the areas of Arts & Crafts, Commerce, Tourism and Agriculture and it stresses the differentiation and ...
Forum Algarve - The Gift
2007-08-20 21:56:00 We Algarvios are truly spoiled: great weather ? amazing food ? non-stop entertainment. This coming Tuesday, August 21st, we are in for another treat, a free concert at Forum Algarve in Faro, featuring The Gift . The G ift is a Portuguese alternative band that?s different from any other band I?ve heard coming out of our borders. They have ...
Good Bye Summer - Update
2007-08-20 15:40:00 Sasha summer sessions wrapped up last night on a hot note thanks to DJ Chus - when we left at 5:30 in the morning the party was still going strong, with Chus? original sounds. If you were ready to call it a night and cash out early like us, there was a little problem; multi banco ... More About: Summer , Update , Good
Good Bye Summer - Sasha Summer Sessions
2007-08-19 14:35:00 Good Bye Summer : ( All good things must come to an end. And it?s no different with the fantastic 25 Day Sasha Summer Sessions , in Portimao. Tonight Sasha Summer Sessions wraps up with the unique sounds of DJ Chus of Madrid Spain, considered one of the top 100 DJs in the World. DJ Chus will be ... More About: Good
Tia Maria Batata Frita
More articles from this author:2007-08-19 12:58:00 As a food fanatic I regularly come across things that peak my curiosity and I have to give them a try. I consider these, mystery foods yet to be discovered by my taste buds. Tia Mari a Batata Frita (Aunt Maria ?s Potatoes Chips) Stumbled on these the other day at the local grocery store at first, the ... More About: Food , Tata 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 |
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