Where to Eat and Drink in Porto
If you're hungry and/or thirsty in Porto, you're going to be spoilt for choice. We've rounded up our pick of the best bars, bakeries, cafes and restaurants with everything from port cocktails to [Read More]
Taking Stock – January 2025
For a minute there, I thought January was never going to end but here we are. February is well under way but I thought it would be remiss if I didn't take a minute to look back on the month that was. [Read More]
In My Kitchen – January 2025
January was a month of the blink and you'll miss it variety - it went by so quick! And now I find myself here on the first day of the second month and I'm keen as mustard to join up with Sherry and [Read More]
8 Great Things to See and Do in Porto
Portugal's second city, sometimes referred to as Lisbon's little sister is an absolute delight. It's hilly, colourful, charming, authentic and steeped in history and has everything you need for the [Read More]
Taking Stock – December 2024
Hello there! I hope 2025 has been kind to you and continues to be so. Although we're already well into a new month and a new year, I'm working on the theory that it's better late than never, when it [Read More]
In My Kitchen – December 2024
Hello friends! We made it to the other side! Indeed, this month's In My Kitchen is kind of a special edition because we're not just celebrating a new month but a whole new year! Let's hope 2025 is [Read More]
Best of the Blog – The Most Popular Posts of 2024
I hope you've had happy holidays and are feeling warm, fuzzy and rested. Before we head into a new year, I couldn't resist jumping in and taking a sneaky look back at the old one and in particular [Read More]
Taking Stock – November 2024
November was short and sweet but we still managed to pack quite a bit in. Working on the premise it's better late than never, I'm taking stock of the penultimate month of the year. If you know where [Read More]
In My Kitchen – November 2024
It's the first day of the last month of the year which means it's time for two things - time to join Sherry and friends with a retrospective look at what's been going on in my kitchen and time to find [Read More]
Irish Apple Cake With Whiskey Sultanas
This cake is such a delight and so easy to get right. You can't go wrong with this lovely light sponge, sweet apple pieces cut two ways and let's not forget the juicy booze infused sultanas. I [Read More]
