Holy dessert! Portugal’s authentic Pasteis de Belem

The most traditional of Portuguese desserts have a convent or monastic origin. One of the most copied and storied of … Continue reading Holy dessert! Portugal’s authentic Pasteis de Belem

Drink in the wine and the beauty of Colares, Portugal’s Casal Sta. Maria

The founder of continental Europe’s most western vineyard, Casal Sta. Maria — Baron Bodo von Bruemmer — was not only … Continue reading Drink in the wine and the beauty of Colares, Portugal’s Casal Sta. Maria

My little sweetie, Madam CJ, is originally from A Buddy for Life in Elkton, Maryland. If this beauty were introducing … Continue reading The Tooth Fairy for pets in the Baltimore/DC area: Pearly White Pets

A great mixologist keeps all of your senses engaged and enthralled, while the trendy ones seem like they raided a … Continue reading Mixologists supreme: Cascais, Portugal’s Trent Jones Bar at Quinta da Marinha