The New York Times has an excellent article out this week on this outstanding novel. You can also read the first chapter of the book online (there’s a link on the left hand side of the article). Read the full…
10 Traditional Portuguese Recipes
Caldo Verde Portuguese Green Soup with chouriço Pasteis de Nata Those gorgeous custard tarts that are a Portuguese delight! Delicious Days has a good article as well as a well received recipe. Bacalhãu á Gomes de Sá A casserole of cod…
Flashcard Exchange and the Leitner System
I find that having a good variety of techniques for learning a language keeps my interest and motivation high. It also keeps my mind on the ball and I can build up a portfolio of methods that work well for…
Jose Saramago – Portuguese Novelist
The New York Times is currently running a fantastic and very long article on this famous writer. Read the full article -Source The New York Times
Mariza and the Story of Fado – The Internet Archive
I have just been wandering around the Internet Archive which is an absolute treasure chest of material. Here you can find open source and public domain video’s, audio files and pictures ranging from modern day to vintage. I clicked on…
Free Hugs in Lisbon!
I’ve just found this video on YouTube and thought it was fabulous. I love the concept and as it’s is set in Lisbon I decided that was excuse enough to post it here. The whole ‘love one another’ vibe is…