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Portuguese style grilled octopus with smashed potatoes (polvo à lagareiro)

October 6, 2019 By Nelson Cardoso Leave a Comment

Today's grilled octopus recipe (polvo à lagareiro) is inspired by a recent trip we took to Portugal. Since Nelson and I have been together, we've visited the Azores (Portuguese Islands way out in the middle of the Atlantic, between North America and Western Europe), but we'd never yet been to continental Portugal together. In fact, Nelson had never visited continental Europe until now. For me, it was a return after 31 years. It's busier now than I recall it being when I was a teen, but it ...

Dill and lime cedar plank salmon

September 8, 2019 By Nelson Cardoso Leave a Comment

I should have "planked" a long time ago 😂 Today was the very first time I made cedar plank salmon. I'm not sure why it took me this long to get around to it, but now I'm loving this method of cooking. I will plank again very soon! Amazing collaborations Our partners at Broil King sent us a care package a couple of months ago with Broil King treats like tongs, gloves, an apron and some other useful accessories. Grilling geeks like me will understand what I mean when I say that ...

Almond flour blueberry muffins

August 25, 2019 By Nelson Cardoso Leave a Comment

A diagnosis that’s helping all of us Since Nelson’s diabetes diagnosis in February, things have changed for all of us at home. Not in a “If my diet is going to have to change, so is everyone’s” kind of way, though. Nelson has lost a lot of weight, and he’s managing to maintain his blood sugar levels in a healthy way, without the need for meds. The kids and I are so proud of how he’s doing and how committed he is to his new lifestyle of healthy eating and moderate exercising. And it’s ...