Into the Woods
January 1, 2015 Directed by: Rob Marshall; Starring: Anna Kendrick, Meryl Streep, Chris Pine, Johnny Depp; Genre: Comedy | Family | Fantasy; Age: 12+; Time: 125min “Into the Woods” is
It’s the most wonderful time of the year
There’ll be parties for hosting When friends come to call And hearts will be glowing When the loved ones are near It’s the happiest season of all It’s the best
Alambre – Christmas in a bottle
Last year, for the special Christmas edition of the Algarve Resident, I wrote a general article about Portuguese fortified wines and how well suited they are to the festive table,
Mulled wine pear crumble
Food writer Megan Melling has prepared a very special and festive Christmas dinner menu for our readers. She has already presented us with the starter (Spinach and Sheep Cheese Pastries)
The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies
December 18, 2014 Directed by: Peter Jackson; Starring: Christian Ian McKellen, Martin Freeman, Richard Armitage; Genre: Adventure | Fantasy; Age: +12; Time: 144min “The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five
Night at the Museum: Secret of the Tomb
18 December, 2014 Directed by: Shawn Levy; Starring: Ben Stiller, Robin Williams, Owen Wilson; Genre: Adventure | Comedy | Family; Age: 12+; Time: 97min The wildest and most adventure-filled Night
High levels of uric acid – what to do?
Have you ever been to the doctor and been told that your levels of uric acid were excessively high? There are certain alterations to the diet which, together with medication
An Alvarinho from the Lisbon region
What white wine to serve with starters on Christmas Day depends, of course, on what we are serving, but if going down the route of smoked salmon or seafood, I
Bacalhau with a meaty twist
New food writer Megan Melling has prepared a very special and festive Christmas dinner menu for our readers. Last week she cooked Spinach and Sheep Cheese Pastries for starters, and
Restaurant Review: L’Auberge
Recently re-opened, L’Auberge restaurant, located just outside Loulé on the road to Salir, has rapidly gained popularity in that part of the Algarve. A warm welcome greets diners on arrival

