Flavours of ‘escabeche’

On a hot summer day, a zingy vinegar-soaked ‘escabeche’ might be everything one needs to rustle up an impressive lunch or dinner. Often associated with Spain, this low-effort but high-reward

September 27, 2024by Irina MikhailavaIn

Getting pregnant at 50?

Traditionally, the concept of geriatric pregnancy referred exclusively to a pregnancy in a woman over 35 years of age. However, this reductive concept is outdated. If you are planning to

September 27, 2024by ContributorIn

Cinema: Lee

Director: Ellen Kuras; Starring: Kate Winslet, Alexander Skarsgård, Andrea Riseborough; Genre: Drama, History, War; Age: 12+; Time: 116 minutes The story of American photographer Lee Miller, a fashion model who

September 25, 2024by Portugal ResidentIn

Cinema: Rob Peace

Director: Chiwetel Ejiofor; Starring: Jay Will, Mary J. Blige, Chiwetel Ejiofor; Genre: Biography, Drama; Age: 12+; Time: 120 minutes Rob Peace follows the true story of a brilliant young man

September 25, 2024by Portugal ResidentIn

Two days in the Douro

I am on my way to the Douro to join a group of British wine writers as guests of Adrian Bridge, CEO of The Fladgate Partnership, owners of Taylor’s, and

September 20, 2024by James MayorIn

Cinema: Never Let Go

Director: Alexandre Aja; Starring: Halle Berry, Anthony B. Jenkins, Stephanie Lavigne; Genre: Drama, Horror, Thriller; Age: 16+; Time: 101 minutes As an Evil takes over the world beyond their front

September 18, 2024by Portugal ResidentIn