Purchases made from using the links on this page means that we may earn a commission without costing you anything extra. I’m fortunate that I get to travel more often than I thought I ever could. And having completed one guided tour and plans for another soon I get asked fairly often about how I […]
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There are many things that I still need to share with you about my tour to the Azores…On one of our first days we headed to Caldera Velha.. the day started partly cloudy, then turned to light drizzle to a heavy downpour…For those who know me… Rainstorms are not a deterrent!!I actually enjoy the sound
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It’s been two years in the planning followed by too many false starts but tour group to Sao Miguel has finally made it’s maiden voyage!! This tour has had to evolve with each challenge to the schedule that Covid could throw at us! Thank you to the folks who’ve traveled with me, and for those
Growing up, Portuguese Sausage and Peppers was one of those dishes that filled the whole house with the most incredible smell. My mom made this often, and it never lasted long! What I love most about this recipe is how forgiving it is — you really can’t go wrong. Use Linguiça or Chouriço if you
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If you plan on traveling to Sao Miguel,Azores next year…This might be something you might be interested in. Here’s the link to reserve: https://www.ripbs.org/travel-club/azores-sao-miguel/Once again, I will be traveling with AAA Travel and RI PBS Travel Club. This will definitely sell out again!!Travel with me from April 19th -27th 2022… Time to reserve your seat
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Finding myself daydreaming a lot lately. I know that I am so blessed that I was able to travel to Sao Miguel this June… but now it all just feels like a dream. Goodness knows I am dreaming of returning. I always give anyone who is traveling to the Azores, this heads up on what
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When my husband and I knew we would be traveling to Sao Miguel for a family wedding, I contacted the organization called Azorean Emigrants Association aka Associação Dos Emigrantes Açorianos who not only run the Azorean Emigration Museum in Ribeira Grande, but also have been tirelessly working on putting together the Emigrant Square/ Praca Do
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This Pumpkin Soup — or Sopa de Abóbora as we called it growing up — is pure Portuguese comfort in a bowl. My mom made this soup the way most Portuguese mothers did: stretching simple, humble ingredients into something that fed the whole family and warmed everyone from the inside out. It’s hearty, slightly sweet
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Every time I make this Portuguese Kale Soup, I think of my mother. She made this recipe her own over the years, and in our house, it was the kind of soup that showed up on cold nights, after long days, and whenever someone needed comfort. This is the version I have made since I
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This Grilled Steak with Egg recipe comes straight from my mom’s kitchen, and it is one of those dishes I will never forget watching her make. Adding a fried egg on top of a steak was a practical idea — an inexpensive way to add protein and make a meal go further — but the
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