Make hay while the sun shines
The ritual of harvesting hay is carried out each spring on the islands of the Azores. Witnessing it firsthand was a fascinating experience.
Herdade do Ananas Stay
Herdade do Ananas boutique hotel just outside Ponta Delgada on the island of Sao Miguel. Our stay on a pineapple plantation!
Surfing on Sao Miguel island
Now that we are free to roam we are spending more time outside exploring the island’s famous beaches and fish market.
The Romeiros of Sao Miguel
Here on the island of Sao Miguel, 900 miles off the coast of Portugal, the pilgrims are known as Romeiros and their centuries-old legacy is rooted in an all-consuming faith.
Serendipi-Tea
First stop was the overlook at Salto do Cavalo. The second-highest peak on the island.
Life and Sourdough Bread
The Story of a Home Baker and Her Passion for the Art of Sourdough Bread
Japanese Cedar Stripping
Thirty feet and a thousand pounds of pencil straight Japanese cedar recently came crashing down in the woods near our cabin. It sounded like thunder but there was no storm.
The king of tuna
Fish lovers around the world know all too well that bluefin tuna is the king of tuna. Prized for its rich taste and buttery texture, bluefin has no rivals.