Why the Portuguese Are Obsessed with Soup (And Why That’s a Good Thing) A few years ago, I met an English woman who told me — half amused, half confused — that she thought the Portuguese were obsessed with soup. I laughed at the time, but lately I’ve been thinking about it. And honestly… yes. […]
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There are things in life that are universal: the sun rises, clothes never fold themselves, the house is never anything but messy (even if tidied every day), dog hair multiplies on the floor, meals don’t make themselves… and everything is better with a cheesy topping. It’s impressive. Just add a generous layer of cheese on
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Caldo Verde is one of the most iconic soups in Portugal — and honestly, there isn’t a single Portuguese person who hasn’t had it at least once. For me, Caldo Verde means celebration. It means the Santo António festival in June, warm summer nights with the smell of soup drifting through the streets. But most
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Kitchen Adventures: The Mystery of the Cod Fritters and My Mother’s Cookbook You know those days when your stomach starts craving something very specific? Well, cod fritters were living rent‑free in my mind. I had a bit of cod left in the freezer and was about to make them “the usual way” when a thought
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