Category Archives: Observations on Food

A Layer of Tar and a Seafood Festival

By Jane | Published August 16, 2011

We still have to get through a layer of tar… Here are some images of our boat so far; the lovely boat yard that we are staying in, and a little on the yearly seafood festival in Olhão…….. Continue reading

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Some Thoughts and a Plate of Tremoços

By Jane | Published August 10, 2011

A post with some of my more random thoughts, with a look at a plate of tremoços, and a few photos too. Continue reading

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Yoghurt Anyone?

By Jane | Published July 22, 2011

A post about the yoghurt aisle in a local supermarket and yoghurts in general. Continue reading

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What I Didn’t Know About Onions…

By Jane | Published September 15, 2010

Today, onions have been on my mind. Why? You may ask. And I shall tell you; of course.

Firstly a certain lady informed me of the truly magical (or was is medicinal?) properties of ONIONS. Yes, the good old onion. Not only are they supposed to get rid of colds they also suck out bad toxins from your body! Oh yes.

I had heard before that if you put… Continue reading

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A Juice A Day Keeps the Doctor Away ( Hopefully)

By Jane | Published September 8, 2010

We had our third juice today after weeks without. I had withdrawal symptoms – can’t put my finger on how I felt exactly; but it was there – something missing.

We have become complete juice converts for a few months now. It all started when someone close to me was diagnosed with cancer. I was in shock and did what I do best – I delved completely into the… Continue reading

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