Good food feeds the soul
Growing up, my mom’s guilty pleasure was zipping through the Burger King drive-thru to grab a classic chicken sandwich. That long, breaded patty, soft bun, mayo, and a little lettuce was one of her absolute favorites. I’ll admit when I feel stressed, I started craving …
When I landed in Portugal back in 2015, everyone was telling me, “You can’t leave without trying Caldo Verde.” I still remember that first bowl… and okay, I’ve got to be honest here… I was NOT impressed. It was a watery, bland potato soup with some greens …
Spinach is one of those ingredients I can’t imagine my kitchen without. Whether I’m tossing it raw into salads or sautéing it for a quick side, it’s a true workhorse. Here in Portugal, I’m drawn to the dark green bunches at the market, especially in …
The hubby immediately fell in love with sopa de feijão verde (green bean soup). He ate just a spoonful of the bowl I ordered at a little restaurant in Porto called Talhasca Villa Parda and was in love. Not that I blame him. The talhasca …
Is popcorn a MUST for movie night in your home? It is at ours whether we’re at the theater, or…AT HOME. Of course, I love going to the theater – the big screen, the sound system, and feeling like you’re in the movie. BUT there …
Is there anything better than fresh, warm, corn tortillas wrapped around some meat and veg? That’s heaven on earth for me and the hubby. You can probably tell from the many taco, tamale, and enchilada recipes on this site that we’re obsessed with Mexican food. And I’m talking about …
I usually find the best culinary inspiration strikes when you least expect it. Usually when I’m either eating the dish, or scrolling recipes posts on Insta. Like this totally drool worthy modern take on Pollo alla Cacciatora in Bianco (chicken cooked in white wine) by …
Nothing says summer to me as much as a thick, juicy slab of a perfectly ripe tomato, dressed with nothing but good olive oil, a sprinkle of salt, and a fresh herb…or 2. Rosemary, thyme, basil, or oregano…your pick. The Heirloom Tomato Salad (or just …
White Cheddar Cheez-Its have always been one of my absolute weaknesses. Unfortunately, they’re overprocessed and filled with way too many unpronounceable ingredients, extra fats, sugars, and chemicals found in most store-bought snacks. So, I can’t tell you how happy I was when I realized these crispy …
June is festival season in Portugal which also coincides with the start of sardine season. And Portugal becomes one giant street party. Streets draped with colorful streamers, pulsing with music, laughter, and the irrestiable scent of fresh sardines sizzling over charcoal grills until the early morning hours. Which is …