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The difference between terracotta pottery & cer...
In my travels sourcing Portuguese ceramics and pottery, I’ve often wondered about the difference between ‘pottery’ and ‘ceramics’. In actual fact, there is a difference which I have only recently discovered
The difference between terracotta pottery & cer...
In my travels sourcing Portuguese ceramics and pottery, I’ve often wondered about the difference between ‘pottery’ and ‘ceramics’. In actual fact, there is a difference which I have only recently discovered
How to make the perfect graze board
Charcuterie or graze boards are the latest 'graze craze' in 2021 despite being around since Roman times. With more people working remotely, there is less time idling spent in coffee...
How to make the perfect graze board
Charcuterie or graze boards are the latest 'graze craze' in 2021 despite being around since Roman times. With more people working remotely, there is less time idling spent in coffee...
Clams are food that kids could love
Clams have always been a big feature at our family table, but with my kids now embroiled in foodie fervour, meal times became even more engaging. When asked what their...
Clams are food that kids could love
Clams have always been a big feature at our family table, but with my kids now embroiled in foodie fervour, meal times became even more engaging. When asked what their...
Migrating Swallows and Saudades
Forever loyal, the swallow migrates annually but always returns to his ‘home’ nest, sometimes even travelling up to 20,000km. The swallow is a family bird, faithful and dedicated, resourceful and...
Migrating Swallows and Saudades
Forever loyal, the swallow migrates annually but always returns to his ‘home’ nest, sometimes even travelling up to 20,000km. The swallow is a family bird, faithful and dedicated, resourceful and...
How to make Lisbon Paste
Lisbon paste is a really useful cooking paste that can instantly lift any dish you make including Portuguese dishes. It takes no time to make and is 100% natural and...
How to make Lisbon Paste
Lisbon paste is a really useful cooking paste that can instantly lift any dish you make including Portuguese dishes. It takes no time to make and is 100% natural and...
The Art of Good Petisco (O bom petisco)
Petisco' has always figured prominently in my gastronomic upbringing. To the Portuguese, it is the perfect expression of feeling peckish for a small snack.
The Art of Good Petisco (O bom petisco)
Petisco' has always figured prominently in my gastronomic upbringing. To the Portuguese, it is the perfect expression of feeling peckish for a small snack.