Annual bonfire night in Lagos
The Barlavento International Primary School in Espiche is hosting its famous bonfire night on Saturday November 9, and is planning another show-stopping firework display during the event. The evening kicks
Recipe of the week: Easy feijoada
By Patrick Stuart patrick.stuart@open-media.net A good feijoada is one of the most heart-warming, delicious and authentic of Portuguese dishes. It is traditionally made with dried beans, rehydrated for the occasion,
Montinho São Miguel 2012
By James Johnson features@algarveresident.com I seem to recollect a few readers’ groans about over-emphasis of expensive wines by my friend Patrick in some of his recent articles. Well, if this
About Time
Directed by: Richard Curtis; Starring: Domhnall Gleeson, Rachel McAdams, Bill Nighy; Genre: Comedy | Drama | Sci-Fi; Age: + 12; Time: 124 min At the age of 21, Tim is
International Gourmet Festival 2013
By PATRICK STUART patrick.stuart@open-media.net Since the first “Tribute to Claudia” festival was held at Vila Joya in 2007 the event has continued to grow in every sense. But when the
Captain marvel
The current lack of striking power in Portimonense’s squad – all three first team strikers are injured – was more than compensated for by captain Ricardo Pessoa during the club’s
Fita Preta 2011 Red
By James Johnson This is a really stylish Alentejo red made from classic grapes of the region: Aragonês, Alicante Bouschet and Trincadeira. The Fita Preta team, based near Évora, was
Escape Plan
Directed by: Mikael Håfström; Starring: Sylvester Stallone, Arnold Schwarzenegger, 50 Cent, Vinnie Jones; Genre: Mystery | Action | Thriller; Age: + 12; Time: 115 min One of the world’s foremost
Banana leaf curry
By PATRICK STUART patrick.stuart@open-media.net This week finds me back in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, a city I visit regularly for business. One of the highlights of a day at the office
Colour in the garden
By Marilyn Medina Ribeiro Colour, whether subtle or shouting, is fundamental to successful design and the mood of a garden. When you look at the colours in your garden, which