Three New Recipe Books that make great Chrismas presents!
WITH THE weather being more conducive to conjuring up meals in a warm kitchen, these new recipe books are sure to be a source of inspiration … and they make
A month of meteor showers
By CLIVE JACKSON WELCOME TO the November night sky. This is the month when the winter constellations start to appear in the evening night sky and the long dark nights
FILM REVIEW – THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA
Review by RUTH SHARPE THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA – Devilishly good WELCOME TO the dizzying world of New York fashion, the cut-throat industry that takes no prisoners. In The Devil
A Point of view
by Margaret Brown God’s grace DURING OUR weekly Bible Study at Casa de Jardim in Luz, a question was asked as to the meaning of God’s grace. After a pause,
Winter warmers – By Sheena Rawcliffe
IN PORTUGAL we have recently experienced a considerable amount of rain and, even though temperatures have remained reasonably high, your thoughts may already have turned to warming meals. This weekend
THREE BOOKS to keep you company in the cold nights ahead
The Conjuror’s Bird by Martin Davies The Conjuror’s Bird is a dazzling debut, spanning three centuries of secrets and surprises. It seems a long time ago since Fitz and Gabby
Parsnips – By Sheena Rawcliffe
IN MY opinion, parsnips are one of the most underrated vegetables. Many of us think of serving them only at Christmastime, perhaps because they are not readily available in Portugal
Premieres Oct 26 – A PRAIRIE HOME COMPANION
Comedy/Music A look at what goes on backstage during the final broadcast of America’s most celebrated radio show. Hosted by Garrison Keillor, a host of characters hold court including singing
Film Review – Let them eat cake – By Ruth Sharpe
AFTER THE success of The Virgin Suicides and Lost in Translation, director Sofia Coppola has taken on a whole new challenge with Marie Antoinette. The film is a modern interpretation
The fourth tenor
By RUTH SHARP ANDREA BOCELLI’S career is littered with unprecedented events and, after nearly 15 years in the industry, he still sells records like hot cakes and draws 20,000 people