The moment I see the walls of Lisbon castle I know I’m ‘home’. Dominating the city skyline, the castle can be seen from almost every point within the city. The sand coloured stone gleams gold against the deep blue summer…
Portuguese Christmas Vocabulary – Video
10 Portuguese Christmas Recipes
Rabanadas A Portuguese version of French Toast – sweet and tasty Bacalhãu de Consoada Christmas Eve Cod Bolo Rei King Cake – traditionally served on Epiphany on January 6th but popular throughout the Christmas season Massa de Filhos A Christmas doughnut traditionally left…
A Portuguese Christmas Cocktail
I’ve just discovered the Feliz Natal cocktail! “Feliz Natal” is of course “Merry Christmas” in Portuguese and this cocktail is a wonderful mix of Portugal and Christmas all in one. This is definitely one I’m going to try. Saúde! 1…
Fernando Pessoa – A Poem
I’m currently reading The Surprise of Being which is a collection of poems by Fernando Pessoa. I wasn’t sure what to expect and I am ashamed to say it’s been a good few years since I settled down to read…