European metropolises have difficulty in being both pleasant to live in and economically strong. And yet Lisbon is doing well in this area. The inhabitants of the city praise the quality of life and municipal officials understand better and better the value of taking it into account in the choices of urbanization. It is a little-known capital which has been booming in recent years, captivating tourists from all over the world. Portugal has multiple resources that deserve to be known. In addition to its culture and breathtaking nature, Portugal offers remarkable gastronomy.
How to treat your taste buds with Portuguese products?
Portugal offers gourmets a wide choice of products to feast on. The art of the table is a Portuguese tradition and tourists will be amazed by the colors and modernity of the tables in the restaurants. The spices used in Portuguese dishes recall the history of navigators. We can cite the piri piri, little known to the French, which is nevertheless on all the tables of the country. As for the desserts, they are generously flavored with cinnamon. In short, all the spices are used to season Portuguese recipes. Of course, olive oil is of a quality comparable to Italian and French oils. It is better to select those of protected origin so as not to be disappointed with the quality of the product.
A country focused on fishing
We cannot talk about Portugal without talking about the fish that has long been reduced to cod. Portugal is bordered by the ocean and it is certain that fish is the basis of their diet. Besides cod, it is possible to taste preserves made from sardines, tuna or even fish pâtés. For tourists, it is worth remembering that fishing is strictly regulated under pain of heavy penalties.
Homemade jams are much tastier
During the summer, you have many ingredients that you will have the pleasure of using wisely. Fruits are usually processed for jams while vegetables are stored in the form of several jars.
Fill small jars to easily transport your jams
With this tip, you are sure to have fresh products throughout the year that will punctuate your diet . With raspberries, cherries, blueberries, apricots, strawberries or blackberries, it will be possible to prepare a mini jar of jam . You will thus have the leisure to transport these flavors during all your travels with the greatest ease since the format is quite small.
Sterilization and cleaning of jars are important steps
These jars slip easily into a bag or suitcase, so you can enjoy your jams whenever you want. The preparation is classic, but if you want to use the real utensils, you will need a copper basin. The latter requires a fairly large financial investment, but you will find that the effects are beneficial. The cooking will be homogeneous, the jams will not stick and all the flavors will really be preserved. Cleaning is also much easier than a traditional container. It only takes half a lemon and a little salt to restore it to its former freshness.
The proliferation of bacteria is harmful for preserving jams
The jars dedicated to jam must also be cleaned and sterilized in the rules of the art. Unfortunately, if this step is neglected, you will quickly find that the preservation will not be ideal. Indeed, residues facilitate the proliferation of bacteria, mold may appear especially under the lid. It will therefore be necessary to sterilize all the jars before filling them with your delicious jam.
A day in Ardèche to be amazed!
Not long ago, I was offered a day in Ardèche with a more than a charming program: the Eyrieux valley and its varied panel of landscapes and activities. … Unfortunately not being able to go there, I still wanted to share it with you 🙂! In addition, this kind of trip can be done with the family, and 2h30 from Paris by TGV, it’s fast !!!
Shall we start with a pedal car ride?
the other of the river, the Dolce Via, a gentle way of the Eyrieux Valley, follows the route of the old railway line, a 45km route linking St-Laurent-du-Pape to Le Cheylard. Going up the Dolce Via on foot, in VTC or mountain bike, the plantations of fruit trees, the mills, and the many structures allow us to understand the agricultural and industrial past of this valley. Steep, steep, sometimes deep, it still offers wild landscapes full of holm oaks, boxwoods and thorny acacias.
Many swimming and picnic spots are nearby. Connecting to La Volute-Sur-Rhône on another major axis, the ViaRhôna cycle route , a route of 51 kilometers is then possible.
From the Dolce Via, for a weekend or more, from one stopover to another, it is possible to rent a canoe , a bicycle, go for a hike or even enjoy a zip line slide. giant above the Eyrieux
A little tour of the 7 Water paths in Dunière sur Eyrieux?
They have been designed to admire the natural and heritage riches of the rivers and streams of the Eyrieux watershed:
– Water, sculptor of landscapes
– Water, source of industrial prosperity
– Water, in the land of chestnuts
– Water, a precious commodity for agriculture and the silk industry
– Water, and its natural cycle
– Water, tamed in lowland agriculture
– Water, shaping the valley between anger and serenity
The Marcols-les-Eaux association ” Moulins et moulinages de la Glueyre ” offers to discover one of the fifteen mills in the valley of the Glueyre river: the Moulinage de la Neuve, in operation until 1967. It is possible to attend a guided tour of the milling and a demonstration:
– discovery of the factory, its architecture, its energy sources
– the milling operation to ensure good resistance to the silk thread
– the work of the silk and its evolution
Finally, a miniature discovery in the little train, before taking the TGV?
The “ Ardèche Miniatures ” garden reproduces the Ardèche department by following both its topography and its geography. Visitors find themselves like giants in the middle of its magical landscapes reconstituted with natural rocks from the places modeled and by vegetation worked throughout the year. Steam trains, diesels and railcars circulate on more than 750m of circuit, 8m of relief and 2800 m² of landscapes through the main Ardèche curiosities shaped by the water of the torrents and the fire of the volcanoes. This achievement is the work of 25 years of passion.
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