Shakespeare wrote some great lines about music being the food of love, but the love of food has inspired some beautiful poetry, too. In fact, one Porto chef’s description of a traditional Portuguese stew inspired Ted to make the dish featured in the video here.
Tag Archives: Portugal
A Tale of Two Paintings
How does it feel to move to Portugal from the United States? Two pieces of art that accompanied us on the journey tell the story … symbolically, at least.
On Starting Over: Five Lessons Learned
Beginning our sixth week in Portugal, we’re learning, learning, learning. Acquiring little bits of knowledge each day. Here are our top five lessons learned so far.
It’s the Little Things: A Swimmingly Fine Welcome
What’s our take on life in Portugal after our first month as residents? Here’s a story that sums up the gentle kindness and courtesy the Portuguese have shown these two expats.
Travel Stories Are Grateful Stories
Who doesn’t like stories about the travails of travel? Well, guess what? Our most recent trip to Washington, D.C., didn’t have any. And for that we are immensely grateful.
Our Apostille Adventure: Notes from the Journey Away
When I first heard the word apostille, I thought it was some sort of delicate European pastry. But with our planned move to Portugal, we’ve become intimately acquainted with the term. And have conquered our fear of it.
Mike Coleman 