Algarve… e Schweppes (Algarve and Schweppes?)

Schweppes Sign Algarve

Across the Algarve you might have seen bold and colourful advertising signs stating Algarve… e Schweppes. Some of these signs, made up of painted tiles have actually been around since the 1950s. It all started with an Instagram post of us finding a tiled advertisement for Schweppes in São Brás de Alportel, in the Algarve. …

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Bacalhau com Natas – Portuguese Cod with Cream Recipe

Bacalhau com Natas Recipe

Bacalhau com natas is a delicous dish made of cod cooked in milk with cream, bechamel sauce, potatoes, and onion. If there’s one thing Portuguese cuisine does well, it’s comfort food. Perhaps the best example is Bacalhau com Natas, or Salt Cod with Cream. It’s a delicious combination of flaky bacalhau served in a mixture …

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The Best Tile Painting Classes and Workshops in Lisbon

Lisbon Tile Class

As you explore Lisbon, you’ll no doubt be wowed by the beautiful tiles everywhere. They come in so many shapes, sizes, and styles. From bold coloured wall coverings to artistic murals, and the classic blue and white façades covering the insides of many churches and palaces. Once inspired, many people soon want to buy, or …

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