Here comes the summer! What can we look forward to in the garden in June?
Enjoy May – it’s the last month before the Big Heat.
October in your Vegetable garden in Portugal
Things to do in November in your Veg Garden in Portugal.
March is a busy time down in the veg patch.
There are lots of beaches in central Portugal, we have picked out 10 of our favourites. They are a mix
Óbidos Chocolate Festival takes place around March/April each year.
One of biggest Motorbike Festivals in Portual
Preparations for the Festa start early in Tomar.
In the second of Hey Portugal's series about “Festa dos Tabulerios” in Tomar Sylvia and Peter take a look at
This recipe is simple but very tasty and filling.
For all of you who miss tinned baked beans read on.
A Greek recipe which is great for a picnic, a summer BBQ or as a starter.
Here a very easy recipe for a typical Dutch dish.
Milk Braised Pork
Great Sunday Lunch or Family gathering.
This makes a quick, authentic Smokey BBQ Sauce perfect for summer dining. You put it on anything meat or vegetarian dishes. Great pasted over kebabs for the last minute of grilling.
Ingredients 
250 ml water
250 ml ketchup
125 ml cider vinegar
50 ml butter
1/2 med.onion, chopped
3 stalks celery, chopped
3 Tbs Worcestershire sauce
2 Tbs spicy mustard
2 Tbs honey
2 cloves garlic, chopped
1 beef stock cube (or vegetable)
Method
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Melt butter in a medium sauce pan.
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Add garlic, onion, and celery.
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Sauté until lightly browned.
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Add water and stock cube and stir until stock cube is dissolved.
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Add remaining ingredients, stir and simmer for about 15 minutes.
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Add salt and pepper to taste.
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This sauce can be left lumpy or blended according to your preference.