A couple of days ago I got the first email that made me really think - this blogging thing rocks.
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What blogging is all about
A couple of days ago I got the first email that made me really think - this blogging thing rocks.
My Algarve Diary
Yoooo! How is everyone doing? Getting the summer blues? So here's a colourful holiday post to cheer you up.
O ataque aos blogs
Sendo que é Segunda-feira e não me apetece mexer um dedinho que seja, dediquei-me a procurar uns blogues portugueses para desanuviar e mudar de registo. Qual não é o meu espanto quando, duas horas depois, continuo colada ao ecrã a ler comentários longos e gloriosos de seguidores amorosos que se dedicam ao desaforo gratuito e ao criticismo sem fim. Principalmente nos blogs d'A Pipoca Mais Doce e d'O Arrumadinho - dois bloggers casados, famosos e com pilhas de graça. Não sei se são mais atacados por serem de facto Marido e Mulher ou se por tocarem em pontos mais propícios a discussão que outros. Não me venham dizer que só são atacados porque têm uma visibilidade maior porque há milhentos blogues internacionais mais famosos e com mais seguidores que não têm uma lista de 78 comentários - todos negativos, pessimistas, maldosos e que só dão vontade de rir. Vá, estou a ser má, dos 78 há 8 que não enxuvalham os autores, autores estes que segundo os seus leitores são arrogantes, convencidos, que sabem tudo sobre tudo, que têm uma sorte louca porque têm um blog que os sustenta enquanto eu, pobre coitado leitor, ando aqui a contar tostões.
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WI'MWUI #53: Painting Tshirt.
Hi piiiies! Guess who's back?!? That's right, back from NYC with a new wardrobe collection to post about.
Easter Snaps
And the Easter break is gone. How about a quick run through the best bits with some stunning pictures to add to it? Oh go on then.
It started well with an amazing lunch at Bar do Guincho.
[Bar do Guincho - Cascais]
[Prawn & squid skewer]
Totally recommend it if you're staying in Cascais, even for a quick visit. Amazing view of Praia da Adrága and, as you can tell, amazing food to go with it. Don't forget to order the white Sangria - oh summer!
Once our stomachs stopped complaining, we headed to Boca do Inferno for a little touristic pretend - since every time the Beef comes to town, all we do is eat and drink with the family, culture not so much.
The (three) kids had some fun at the beach.
Easter Sunday was spent in Sintra - a lot of family and babies everywhere!
Monday was time for some (and the only) shopping at Chiado with the sun shining! Then a quick bite at No Solo Italia in Belém - near the river, amazing food and even better caipiroskas!
[Eureka Shoes Store - Chiado]
[No Solo Italia Restaurant]
[Padrão dos Descobrimentos - Belém]
A good long weekend, never quite long enough...
Straight hair of my dreams
So if you met me about 5 years ago, you know what I'm talking about. If you haven't, well let's say my hair wasn't quite as straight as it is now... I don't usually do this but because when I tell this story no one believes me, here is a photo taken in 2008 -
Yep, I know what you're thinking. And yes, I
didn't know hair happiness back then. It's a family thing you see, my Mum
wasn't happy enough with her hair like that and she had to transfer that to us.
And my sister decided to do the same thing and (un)blessed my cute niece with the
same destiny. But because I’m the best Auntie there is, I've already promised
to pay for a lifetime of hair treatments when she comes to age – like, in 2
years if it depends on me.
What is this then? The Brazilian Hair
Straightening (Escova Progressiva) came to life (in Portugal) about 5 years ago
and changed our lives. Before, we had hours of hair dryer & rolling brush or
hours of straighteners that didn't do the job. Now, we have a couple of hours
in the hair dresser every 6 months and not much more. Some people are a bit skeptical because this is a product that contains quite a lot of chemicals, including formaldehyde
(formol) that is not a good one. Although, this is also composed of keratin
(keratina), which completely hydrates your hair and makes it look A-MAZING.
I’ve been doing it for about 5 years and no
problems so far – totally in love! I started doing it at Illusion
[With Junior, back in the summer}
Want to know more?! Pop into here if you're a Portuguesey or here if you're not. Thinking about doing something similar? Let me know if you have any questions and I'll be happy to help - theportuguesepinkpie@gmail.com
In love with... #11: The white shoes
MISS JULIA @ Eureka Shoes
Portuguesey @ Empadaria do Chef
Oh.My.Lord. I'm already freaking obsessed with the Portuguese pastries since I was born but this place is a complete delight. [For my English friends, I mean savoury pastries, not deserts.] Owned by a super famous Portuguese Chef - José Avillez (check his website here) - the Empadaria do Chef turns one of the Portuguese specialities in something quick, easy, affordable and still incredibly chic.
The place
The decoration is absolutely lo-ve-ly. Located inside the Armazéns do Chiado, the mini shopping centre in Chiado, it's the perfect place to pop by and have a quick meal before going back to the touristy stuff. It's super quick, no queues, and you have lots of tables across all the other restaurants so no waiting either. And the actual stand just makes you paint your kitchen blue straightaway.
Convinced yet?! Check out their Facebook page here and then there will be no doubts...
The Food
I don't even need to go into much detail here. It's just amazing. If you like pastries, then you're in heaven. If you don't, then try it because that's about to change. You have just the right amount of options you need - enough to leave me in my indecisive mode. I went for the Vitela & Espinafres (Beef & Spinach) one, with rice and salad as sides. But please go more than once so you can try the others - and let me know, obvs.
Traditional chicken, Prawn, Beef & Spinach, Chorizo... A whole variety to make your mouth water!
The Menus that make your life easier...
The sides: White rice, Tomato rice, Salad...
The desserts: Lime mousse and Chocolate cake
