LAZY HAZY CRAZY DAYS
NAT KING Cole so eloquently and elegantly described the time we enjoy meeting and greeting family and friends in our chosen sunshine homes as those Lazy, Hazy, Crazy Days of summer.
PINE BARK
PINE BARK has received more than its fair share of attention in the press recently – and, unusually, the press has all been good. While we are bombarded with Omegas
Sandwiches
Sandwiches When it was brought to my attention that it is British Sandwich Week from May 14 to 20, I thought it worth sharing a recent experience with you. On the
Spring has Sprung!
Spring has Sprung! Three best value wines to enjoy now and throughout the warmer months Várzea de Gouxa Branco Vinho de Mesa from Ribatejo A blend of Fernão Pires and
Frightening Thought
Frightening Thought McDonalds has announced recently that it is to introduce a new Bigger Big Mac – but how much bigger is bigger? The answer is a whopping 40 per cent. So
This week’s chocolate treat
This week’s chocolate treat – tried and tested by The Resident’s Helen Berns – is the Mars Delight. Now available throughout the Algarve and priced at around 2.20 euros for
And more fatty marketing
AND more fatty marketing If we are to believe what we read in some of the less upmarket press then Charlotte Church, the young girl with the golden voice-turned sex
Water
Water Water is constantly in the news. When it comes to rain, we either have too much of it or we do not have enough. The result of not enough causes
Congratulations and good business …
… To Diana Smith of Let the Magic In! Diana has opened her shop in Algoz (just by the post office) and the opening hours are Monday to Saturday 10am
COOKING WITH LAMB
Lamb is a delightful meat at any time of the year, but somehow during the spring months it seems even better – even if it has been bought frozen. I