The Bacalhau Chronicles
Portugal is home to the beloved bacalhau, or saltcod. Allegedly, there are 365 different recipes for the dish: one for each day of the year. This American girl is fixin' to find out!
In the meantime, I try out other Portuguese classic dishes and fend off occasional homesickness by making American comfort foods from scratch.
tags: cooking, expat life, food, Portuguese
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Originally from the USA, I moved to Portugal with my Portuguese husband in 2009. Since then, life has been unpredictable and I have had plenty of adventures carving a place for myself in this strange country, where more often than not I feel like a time traveller to a place where the sun always shines.
Latest posts on The Bacalhau Chronicles
Bacalhau à Vasca
Posted on 10/04/2013
Warm spring weather gives me an itch to eat the beautiful green veggies showing up at the market. It is a temporary but powerful urge, driven by both the beautiful look of the produce and...
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Healthy Chicken Feijoada
Posted on 04/04/2013
I was a confirmed carboholic for most of my pregnancy. No regrets there-- I will always have the fond memory of leveraging my son's metabolism to eat ice cream and french fries with...
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Páscoa = Easter = Candy
Posted on 29/03/2013
Easter as an expat can be a double-edged sword.On the one hand, there are new traditions and treats to try on for size. Here in Portugal, I fight through the crowds at the grocery store to...
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Torresmos de Vinha d'Alhos
Posted on 28/03/2013
Although technically spring has sprung, it seems that the weather has not chosen to cooperate yet. For me, this is not unwelcome since:a) I thrive in cooler weather and can maintain a happy...
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Bolinhos de Bacalhau
Posted on 25/03/2013
Whenever Portuguese family and friends are gathered together, little fried balls of bacalhau and potato-- bolinhos de bacalhau-- are likely to show up on a table nearby. They are a type of...
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Custard with Port Wine Sauce
Posted on 25/03/2013
Oh my, how things have changed. When I created this blog, it was in large part to give myself a challenge. Things are slower here in Portugal than they were in my action-packed workaholic...
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The High Price of Good Bacalhau
Posted on 31/08/2012
Lily the kitty loves bacalhau, too. (Or is that fear in her eyes?)It may seem strange for a blog called The Bacalhau Chronicles not to feature bacalhau in every post. After all, if my goal...
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Fresh Peach Pie
Posted on 24/08/2012
I believe in happy accidents. Especially when they lead to fresh pie.I do my grocery shopping online sometimes, since it saves time and keeps me from running around crowded aisles when the...
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Bacalhau com Grão
Posted on 23/08/2012
Hello? Remember me? Bacalhau blogger who went missing for a few months? I feel horrible about my long absence, but I have an excuse for at least four months of it. Morning...
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Irish Fish Pie
Posted on 07/03/2012
Just in time for St. Patrick's Day: a tale of Irish Fish Pie and saudade.I know an awesome Irish girl who lives in Dublin. She encourages me to fearlessly drive manual cars and to wear...
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