Insect decline and what gardeners can do about it
We now know that world insect populations are undergoing a major decline. We already know that mammals, birds and reptiles are in decline. A paper published in Biological Conservation* warns
Domino
July 25, 2019 Director: Brian De Palma; Starring: Carice van Houten, Nikolaj Coster-Waldau, Guy Pearce; Genre: Crime, Thriller; Age: 12+; Time: 89 minutes In a world wracked by terror and
Jim Button and Luke the Engine Driver
July 25, 2019 Director: Dennis Gansel; Starring: Shirley MacLaine, Michael Herbig, Uwe Ochsenknecht; Genre: Adventure, Family, Fantasy; Age: 12+; Time: 110 minutes An orphan boy in search of his origin.
Could be the best value rosé for this summer?
Last weekend at Apolónia Lagoa, a tasting was taking place of the whites and the rosé produced at Quinta da Calçada (up in the Minho) under the Portal da Calçada
BBQ Chilli Lime Prawns
Having just got back from the supermarket and seen the fabulous prawns we can buy here in the Algarve on special offer, I couldn’t resist them and decided to try
Seafood takes centre stage in Faro and Olhão
Fresh seafood from Ria Formosa will be the star of two major gastronomic events taking place in the next few weeks in the Algarve. The first is described by many
New Tavira wines steeped in history aim to achieve “iconic” status
A new brand of wines called Sete Cavaleiros do Castelo (Seven Knights of the Castle) has been launched in Tavira in hopes of becoming an iconic product of the town.
Real Conserveira brings canned tuna back into limelight
Two traditional tuna treats – ‘muxama’ and ‘estupeta’ – have been launched by Real Conserveira, a new brand from the Eastern Algarve that combines the “history of Vila Real de
Mazda 3 – Forget SUVs
The Mazda 3 is the best car Mazda sells in Europe. And the best looking. Need I say more? It’s always good to know which car you like best in
The importance of diet in the treatment of cancer patients
Inflammatory and metabolic changes associated with cancer are a major cause of an appetite decrease. Anorexia is one of the most common problems associated with the treatment of cancer patients