March 1, 2022
For me personally a special time of reflection, prayer and to give thanks to the traditions I celebrate. Confession...
Gastronomy
December 29, 2021
- Baloiço Celebrations Christmas Christmas Village Gastronomy Historic Portuguese Village Mountain Region Nativity Scene Nature Art Portugal Presépio Religious Celebration Religious Tourist Attraction Schist Village Swings of Portugal Tourist attraction
Upon a friend’s recommendation we took a day trip to the captivating and unique Christmas village of Cabeça, Seia...
September 23, 2021
- Bridges City tour Daughter's Summer Visit 2021 Gastronomy Majestic Café Photo gallery Porto Portugal Tourist attraction
Teanna’s last day in Portugal was a sad occasion but we went out BIG on our last day. It...
September 7, 2021
- Bridges City tour Daughter's Summer Visit 2021 Gastronomy Leisure & recreation Lisbon Monastery Mosteiro dos Jerónimos Museu Nacional dos Coches Museum Nature Parque das Nações Photo gallery Portugal Religious Tourist Attraction Self guided walking tour Tourist attraction Urban art
Day 3 of our epic road trip continues in Lisbon with the spectacular Belém district located on the banks...
September 3, 2021
- Bridges Castle City tour Convent Daughter's Summer Visit 2021 Gastronomy Leisure & recreation Lisbon Museum Photo gallery Portugal Religious Tourist Attraction Roman ruins Self guided walking tour Tourist attraction
I was delighted to eventually be able to visit the capital city of Portugal. After some research I decided...
August 30, 2021
Happy 19th Birthday to my gorgeous daughter Teanna. Here you are on your birthdays 0-19 blowing out the candles...
August 19, 2021
- Daughter's Summer Visit 2021 Gastronomy Mountain Region Museu do Pão Museum Photo gallery Portugal Tourist attraction
Why I dislike Museums Firstly, I must explain my feelings about Museums. I know some of you will be...
June 4, 2021
It’s been over 2 months since I reached my target weight so I thought I would do an update....
April 6, 2021
I thought that I would start another post for 2021 as my weight loss journey did not really happen...
April 5, 2021
A lot of people have asked me what type of foods I ate to lose weight. I have a...
April 3, 2021
I decided it was about time that hubby the Casa Valhal chef cooked a traditional Portuguese recipe for our...
March 1, 2021
When life gives you lemons, make lemon marmalade, crack open the tequila and learn to juggle. I love lemons...
February 16, 2021
Today is not only Shrove Tuesday but also Carnival Day in Portugal so we are celebrating with Gluten Free...
February 1, 2021
As well as too many oranges we also have too many lemons, well my neighbour does anyway. I’m tried...
February 1, 2021
The weather has been really wet and windy recently which has resulted in so many oranges falling off our...
December 13, 2020
Celebrating a Covid Christmas This is going to be our first Christmas in Portugal. Easyjet cancelled so many of...
September 17, 2020
- Gastronomy Home and Garden Insects/Wildlife Portugal Preserves: jams, jellies, marmalades and curds Recipes
We have a gigantic fig tree in our garden and we have no clue how to look after figs...
September 7, 2020
- Castle Celebrations City tour Coastal beach Convent Daughter's Summer Visit 2020 Forest Gastronomy Hiking trail Leisure & recreation National Park Nature Photo gallery Portugal River Beach Self guided walking tour Shopping Tourist attraction
My daughter was only 17 when we relocated to Portugal on 31/12/19. She stayed in the U.K and moved...
August 2, 2020
For the love of smoke I absolutely love BBQ’s and food grilled on a BBQ. I’m not sure why...
July 11, 2020
One thing I really love about living in my little village of Vinhó is the vans and trucks which...
June 28, 2020
Caldo Verde (Portuguese kale soup – green broth) is the most famous soup in Portugal. Not to be confused...
June 19, 2020
My mindset is that I am living in Portugal so I will embrace the culture including food and drink...
April 6, 2020
Tradition Happy Good Friday everyone! I hope you are enjoying your extended weekend. Easter is very respected and hugely...
April 3, 2020
With so many oranges just falling into the road below our house and getting squished by cars, I thought...
April 2, 2020
Here is our anniversary meal. This classic Bacalhau à Gomes de Sá, or Portuguese salt cod-potato-onion casserole, is authentic...
March 23, 2020
The Portuguese food is amazing. You will find that there are many famous dishes which vary from region to...