Christmas suggestions from central and northern Portugal
For this selection I have singled out some wines that all represent good value for money but are also a bit special. Let’s start with Soalheiro Granit, currently one of
Chaîne des Rôtisseurs Christmas dinner at Gusto
A small number of members of the Algarve bailliage of the global gastronomic and ‘dégusteurs’ foundation of the Chaîne des Rôtisseurs and their guests met at the Hotel Conrad Algarve
Aquaman
December 13, 2018 Director: James Wan; Starring: Jason Momoa, Amber Heard, Willem Dafoe; Nicole Kidman; Genre: Action, Adventure, Fantasy; Age: 12+; Time: 143 minutes Action-packed adventure that spans the vast,
Colette
December 13, 2018 Director: Wash Westmoreland; Starring: Keira Knightley, Eleanor Tomlinson, Dominic West; Genre: Biography, Drama, History; Age: 14+; Time: 111 minutes After marrying a successful Parisian writer known commonly
COPD EXACERBATION
A Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) exacerbation means a worsening or a “flare up” of the COPD symptoms. In many cases, an exacerbation is due to a lung infection, but,
The wonders of wild salmon
It was around a year or two ago that wild salmon became available at Apolónia supermarket. It is not easy to find wild salmon for sale anywhere, even in Scotland,
Some top-quality bubbles (and a real Champagne alternative) from the Lisbon region
Quinta do Rol Grande Reserva Blanc de Blanc This really is one to look out for if you want to impress your guests over Christmas with a Portuguese bubbly that
Massive chocolate Christmas tree at Tivoli Marina Vilamoura
The chocolate creation is included in the resort’s festive programme for the season, announced this week. “The tree will be 2.5 metres wide, 3.6 metres high and weigh around 150
New brotherhood promotes Ria Formosa gastronomy
A new brotherhood that aims to value, protect and promote the gastronomic heritage of Ria Formosa was officially created last weekend on Culatra island. Entitled ‘Confraria Marinha da Ria Formosa’,
Mégane RS – New age
The new Mégane RS is a small revolution. Four-wheel steering, automatic gearbox, four-door only. But is it any better? I tried to juggle my press car schedule in a way