Baking Bread Series: Salt in bread
Salt. Its value has been recognised since ancient times, and has since been reflected in the language. The word salary (en.) comes from Anglo-Norman French salarie, from Latin salarium, denoting
Circle of life
I have often wondered, apart from ‘motherhood’ and ‘fatherhood’, why is there no such term as ‘daughterhood’? Or for that matter, even ‘sonhood’? Given a choice, I would describe ‘daughterhood’
London Calling – September 2023
This month, London Calling is delighted to include a contribution by our celebrity friend, RICHARD COLES. Richard is a writer, BBC radio presenter and Church of England clergyman. In the
Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation: the golden standard for Aortic Stenosis
The most common heart disease amongst the elderly population is Aortic Stenosis (AS), which is the tightening of the aortic valve. Due to this constriction the blood passes through the
Are you too tense to play great golf?
We have all experienced too much tension in our golf swing and what a disaster that can be to playing great golf. The first step to curing yourself of too
The paradox of Portuguese positivity
Are the Portuguese a positive people? Yes, of course. But maybe not as we know it. “Sometimes, when you ask a Portuguese person for help, you’ll get a ‘no’ kind
A painter’s guide to understanding abstract art
Have you ever visited an art gallery and been left perplexed by the artwork in front of you? Appreciating art is not just about looking at what is hanging in
Former dean of Cambridge University appointed academic director of International College in Lisbon
Professor Philip Michael Allmendinger joins the Forward College team in a bid to reinvent the current higher education model. Operating in Lisbon since September 2021, the international Forward College has
Managing your investments when living in Portugal
Moving to Portugal is the perfect opportunity to have a fresh look at your savings and investments. You need to adjust your tax planning and estate planning to take account
The beauty of an autumn Algarve getaway
While the peak summer season may be over, there is still plenty to enjoy from an Algarve holiday as autumn approaches. It seems an Indian summer is on the cards