Make the most of your home and embrace outdoor living
Summer brings longer days, warmer temperatures, and the perfect opportunity to enjoy the great outdoors. Whether you have a spacious backyard, a cozy balcony, a terrace, or a patio, you …
The benefits of having side burners when grilling
If you look at it, everything’s better with a sidekick, i.e. Batman has Robin, Frodo has Sam, and gas grills have side burners! Gas grills get all the add-ons and attention …
5 tips for the perfect barbecue in Portugal
The world is waking up to Portugal’s farm-to-table tradition, the rich & healthy cuisine and the more than 200 days of sunshine per year. Get ready to drool as we …
Top tips for cooking on wood
In Algarve, everyone becomes cheerful when it comes to grilling! Cooking on wood not only cooks the meat over heat but imparts a delicious smokey flavour and crispy bark! Whether …
Mouth-watering Portuguese-style pork kebabs
Espetada, or Portuguese Skewers, is a recipe that calls for a party! We are in love with this dish since we moved to the Algarve back in 1998, although it’s …
The Portuguese grilled codfish recipe you will love to cook!
After years living in the Algarve, we can tell Portuguese are obsessed with Bacalhau or codfish. This fish is one of Portugal’s most treasured dishes all over the country. The …
It’s Sardines Festival in Portimão again!
It is sardines time in the Algarve again! This delicious history tradition is celebrated each year with the Sardine Festival of Portimão. The festival marks the Algarve summer and takes place …
Best ever Portuguese-style grilled sardines recipe
So, yes, in Portugal, we use our grills for cooking sardines too. It’s not all about juicy steaks with mouth-watering sides. As a result of living in a coastline town …
What to do in the Algarve during summer
Welcome to the Algarve. A hassle-free family destination. Portugal’s holiday paradise for surfers. It is a place that combines scenic coastlines with a variety of beaches and cliffs. The Algarve …
