Portugal’s relationship with Judaism is long and complicated, with some unexpected twists and turns to it. One of my favorite aspects to the story turns out to not only be interesting, but delicious as well! How long have there been Jews here? At least since the Romans, who made note of Jewish settlements in theirContinue reading “Secret Jews and Crypto-Cuisine”
Monthly Archives: December 2020
O Mundo Fantástico da Conservas Portuguesa
It’s time to talk about one of the most delicious delicacies of Portuguese cuisine – fish in a can. Now, some of you will be thinking, “What, like tuna? Weird sardines or anchovies? Eww …” The fact is, canned fish – collectively known as conservas – are an important Portuguese heritage. There is an incredibleContinue reading “O Mundo Fantástico da Conservas Portuguesa”
Medical Milestones
I was going to have a food article today, but I thought it might be more interesting to talk about what it’s like to navigate the health care system here in Portugal. Healthcare was a major factor in our decision to move. It has actually colored most of our thinking about retiring out of theContinue reading “Medical Milestones”