tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5817129952848096719.comments2023-03-26T11:46:32.960+01:00An American In PortugalAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06217380964240658865noreply@blogger.comBlogger64125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5817129952848096719.post-3786661287343357162013-11-06T16:56:54.931+00:002013-11-06T16:56:54.931+00:00No, she got it right.No, she got it right.Luis Goncalveshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09085522819533274306noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5817129952848096719.post-35739406886878500032013-10-17T15:58:49.268+01:002013-10-17T15:58:49.268+01:00In fact, there are some differences between the BR...In fact, there are some differences between the BR and the EU Portuguese.The main is the accent. Wow, I'm brazilian, and I find it very hard to undersand them, sometimes (mostly when they speak fast). But I like the way it sounds like... It's different, charming and even funny! (I mean that in a good way) :DAryel Laneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00350436691620030183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5817129952848096719.post-20885803845462256052013-09-06T10:45:39.204+01:002013-09-06T10:45:39.204+01:00just one thing :) About 'Açorda Alentejana'...just one thing :) About 'Açorda Alentejana'. <br />What you've got in the pictures are two types of dish. With different names as well. So there aren't two main versions of Açorda, but yes two different dishes of Alentejo :)<br /><br />The first with entire bread slice and with egg is 'Açorda'. <br /><br />The other one with the bread all mixed (in that case you've got 'Gambas' but you can have other things as well you can eat themes for example with 'carne do alguidar' (pork meat) a very typical dish) and this one it calls 'Migas' :)Catiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11707718777763695961noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5817129952848096719.post-74943373423074164302013-08-24T07:02:29.696+01:002013-08-24T07:02:29.696+01:00Another excellent post! I am a former HS band geek...Another excellent post! I am a former HS band geek, playing the clarinet, drums, oboe and also color guard captain. My daughter was Drum Major during high school and played clarinet both in HS and college. I loved marching band and still go to watch The Pride (The University of Arizona) perform during band day. When we finally make it to Portugal, this vegetarian is going to love Tunas!Cinnamonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5817129952848096719.post-61253967709968896022013-08-24T06:52:54.270+01:002013-08-24T06:52:54.270+01:00Thank you for another great post! As an America wh...Thank you for another great post! As an America who always says "hello" and "goodbye" and strikes up a conversation whenever she gets the opportunity, this will be awesome for me! I remember living in England and saying "hello" to everyone I passed on the street and they would look at me as if I was trying to steal their wallets. I definitely need to learn the language and from reading your other posts, this is now a TOP priority for me! Thank you Andrea and a big hug if you can have one and kisses on your cheeks! :)Cinnamonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5817129952848096719.post-67128108342863544402013-08-24T06:43:56.926+01:002013-08-24T06:43:56.926+01:00To Rita and all...
I am also a US citizen and frie...To Rita and all...<br />I am also a US citizen and friends of ours, residing in England, recently purchased a home in Portugal. My family is going to move to Portugal and live with them. I contacted the US Embassy to Portugal and the KEY is asking VERY specific questions. After researching EHOW and every Portuguese site I could find, I made a list of questions to ask the Embassy.<br />Here is who I contacted:<br /><br />Consulate General of Portugal<br />3298 Washington Street<br />San Francisco, CA - 94115<br /> <br />Tel: +1 - 415 - 346 - 8211 (Direct line)<br />Fax: 1+ - 415 - 346 1440<br />Email: nuno.mathias@dgaccp.pt <br /><br />I did not ask specific questions about starting up a business but rather about my husband working for an established business. I got GREAT information and Nuno was VERY helpful. Cinnamonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5817129952848096719.post-20238383372374595482013-08-24T06:11:48.869+01:002013-08-24T06:11:48.869+01:00I am an American planning to move with my family t...I am an American planning to move with my family to Portugal I JUST found your blog and am so excited! I cannot wait to read it all! This is the first post I read and it is great!!! Your entire blog is going to be read and shared!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5817129952848096719.post-16812667689981380402013-07-30T20:45:48.131+01:002013-07-30T20:45:48.131+01:00Attending this event was fun, though I have to adm...Attending this event was fun, though I have to admit there were some downsides to the event itself, but the people I met and were with made it well worth any of the downsides. BTW the photos are BEAUTIFUL. Really love it! And <a href="http://www.portugal-accommodation.co.uk/en/lisbon/lisbon/" rel="nofollow">Lisbon</a> is in fact a very nice city to live, work or visit, Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12796027245344403339noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5817129952848096719.post-12837719625440312412013-05-27T13:31:31.759+01:002013-05-27T13:31:31.759+01:00Hello Andrea,
So glad I found your blog.. I have...Hello Andrea,<br /><br />So glad I found your blog.. I have been interested in visiting/moving to Portugal for over a year now but hesitate because of all the negative media on the economical state of the country. I am looking at the Algarve region near Portimao and look forward to your visit one day. Any insight you could provide would be awesome !!!<br /><br />Thank you.... Marcy-Florida<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5817129952848096719.post-26885294394391005252013-04-26T19:53:47.185+01:002013-04-26T19:53:47.185+01:00Good afternoon, I found you while I’m looking for ...Good afternoon, I found you while I’m looking for a documentary (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lZ6ZoezlfN8. I was very intrigued by the fact that an American coming to Portugal for talk about our food and drink (in fact an American generally does not know where Portugal is. :P). <br />I like my country and I was surprised with your story and with the fact that you like more of Portugal country that many Portuguese that lives here.<br />Thank you for enjoy Portugal. How did you came here?<br />Sorry the bad English. <br />António Silva<br />silvaavhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05867435978713082482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5817129952848096719.post-5154716384059900192013-03-28T22:23:38.491+00:002013-03-28T22:23:38.491+00:00Dear Andrea: My name is Mike Moyle and I live in ...Dear Andrea: My name is Mike Moyle and I live in Sausalito, just across the Golden Gate Bridge from San Francisco. Last year Sausalito and Cascais became sister cities and I am involved with the sister city program here, most specifically by overseeing the Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Sausalito-Cascais-Sister-Cities/104822476333173. I have never been to Portugal and do not speak Portuguese, but have seen some of your writing on Catavino and really enjoy your pieces. One of my main interests is cuisine as a window to culture. I would like to be in touch with you in some fashion. We will have visitors from Sausalito in the future (including me, I hope!), and your tours may be of interest. Muito obrigado.gastronomichaelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00102946930347427733noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5817129952848096719.post-47397574128943119652013-01-20T18:29:57.786+00:002013-01-20T18:29:57.786+00:00I am US citizen, I was thinking to open my own bus...I am US citizen, I was thinking to open my own bussiness in portugal. I read the post above how it is difficult to someone getting paper work for residency or legally work in that country. Does anyone advice me I will face same type of difficulties of being self employeed. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5817129952848096719.post-8020703232201054452013-01-15T01:40:38.264+00:002013-01-15T01:40:38.264+00:00Hello Andrea
I was navigating the web when i surpa...Hello Andrea<br />I was navigating the web when i surpassingly discover your Blog. I just want to thank you about your positive description from our country. It makes me very happy to know that same foreign people appreciate the beauty of our country when some Portuguese people mention the opposite. I hope that you feel always welcomed here in a country that is yours too. ByePaulonoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5817129952848096719.post-20960630398264300892013-01-14T21:40:15.201+00:002013-01-14T21:40:15.201+00:00Beware that green receipts have ended since Januar...Beware that green receipts have ended since January 2013. They were substituted by electronic receipts I believe. <br /><br />Regarding the economic crisis, the Portuguese economy is recovering well mostly out of exports. Many agree things seem to be moving towards economic growth with no more IMF intervention by 2014.<br /><br />The billionaire Nicolas Berggruen just gave an interview to a Portuguese channel some minutes ago where he stated that Portugal has good chances of becoming a more competitive country in about 5 years time if the bold social and economical reforms keep being implemented.<br /><br />Great articles Andrea, thanks for that. CheersPortuguese Learning Toolhttp://portuguesespeak.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5817129952848096719.post-3461216115084186222012-12-04T09:01:34.521+00:002012-12-04T09:01:34.521+00:00I agree with HCarvalho.
Every tourist (i work in ...I agree with HCarvalho.<br /><br />Every tourist (i work in the industry) that really travels in Portugal will love Lisbon and the South but... North in special.<br /><br />Northern Portugal is a world apart from the rest. The climate in completely different, the landscape is crazy beautiful, vegetation is almost exotic when comparing it to souther regions, people speak differently and LIVE differently.<br /><br />Being the cradle of Portugal, the region where the country started, it is home to many of the oldest traditions and authentic particularities.<br /><br />Everyone will tell you that in the North is where you can eat the best in Portugal. And cheaper. In any restaurant you can literally feast with the best dishes for less than 20€.<br /><br />And the wines? As you must Know, a little region with 3 unique wines in the world. Port wine, Vinho Verde and Alvarinho. These 2 (Alvarinho is part of the Vinhos Verdes but is so unique that people refers to it singularly) are booming in international markets and are collecting medals in any exposition they are represented.<br /><br />Many tourists absolutely love the North because it's everything they didn't expect it to be. Range of Mountains near the sea, a blooming vegetations and shades of green split by many rivers. Cities, towns and villages everywhere you look, archaeological sites from pre-roman times are everywhere, monuments older than the country are in every single town.<br /><br />All this diversity and color gives the North a unique character and feeling that surprise any visitor. And this diversity also creates a huge panoply of foods and wines unmatched anywhere else.O Galaicohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13000532371118254152noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5817129952848096719.post-73383734893759685892012-12-04T08:44:02.398+00:002012-12-04T08:44:02.398+00:00This comment has been hidden from the blog.O Galaicohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13000532371118254152noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5817129952848096719.post-17790027509773794642012-07-31T10:17:54.510+01:002012-07-31T10:17:54.510+01:00You should try food from Northern Portugal, it'...You should try food from Northern Portugal, it's the best from portuguese cuisine, way better than typical food from Lisbon and AlentejoHCarvalhonoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5817129952848096719.post-40795577257572960222012-07-10T15:11:05.599+01:002012-07-10T15:11:05.599+01:00Hey there! It's funny how I am portuguese and ...Hey there! It's funny how I am portuguese and haven't had the guts to try most of this dishes. And the ones I tried, I didn't like.<br />You are brave :p<br /><br />Glad you like our food, I'l keep on checking your blog.Tânia Marqueshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10390989279372128061noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5817129952848096719.post-4479947849193939402012-06-07T23:41:40.514+01:002012-06-07T23:41:40.514+01:00Hi
Do you have your situation solved already?
If ...Hi<br />Do you have your situation solved already? <br />If not, I would suggest to contact SEF directly to their website or by phone. I think they still have operators working in the call centr that can speak even in UkranianPedronoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5817129952848096719.post-89844326122646060972012-06-06T16:04:50.630+01:002012-06-06T16:04:50.630+01:00The Homer/Humor dicotomy is absolutely brilliant!The Homer/Humor dicotomy is absolutely brilliant!Ana Marcelino Cruzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14908815289346915448noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5817129952848096719.post-13582457933970844692012-06-06T15:36:09.247+01:002012-06-06T15:36:09.247+01:00Gosh, how I love my country...!!!Gosh, how I love my country...!!!Ana Marcelino Cruzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14908815289346915448noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5817129952848096719.post-47278087483951710282012-06-05T17:36:50.487+01:002012-06-05T17:36:50.487+01:00Delicious article :) Being portuguese I've had...Delicious article :) Being portuguese I've had it all and am big fan of it and portuguese cuisine in general. But now I'm in Slovakia and you just made me drool for it :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06467440453597043043noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5817129952848096719.post-37843535106764667202012-06-05T16:04:56.062+01:002012-06-05T16:04:56.062+01:00Funny, I got a residency as a EU student after one...Funny, I got a residency as a EU student after one visit to SEF. To open a bank account, I just showed my ID :) Im moving back there in September, again as a student, so hopefully will spare me headache.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5817129952848096719.post-10132193790221033792012-04-27T22:39:30.818+01:002012-04-27T22:39:30.818+01:00I love reading about your experience in Portugal. ...I love reading about your experience in Portugal. I have been told how hard it is to learn to speak Portuguese. Since it is my first language, of course, I don't find it hard. Keep your wonderful posts coming!Family Foodiehttp://www.familyfoodie.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5817129952848096719.post-61110973229581219392012-04-23T14:21:15.006+01:002012-04-23T14:21:15.006+01:00Oh my god the view at Hotel de Caramulo is incredi...Oh my god the view at Hotel de Caramulo is incredible and the Quinta de Moçamedes sounds great (any place that is friendly enough to do a homemade breakfast is always a must). I will have to suggest (ie insist)those two when we get a chance to do a real vacation.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09070583800403011942noreply@blogger.com