We ate and drank our way through Paris because those are two of my favorite hobbies. We even went on a quest for the perfect gluten-free croissant (spoiler: it’s still out there somewhere). We hit cafes, bakeries, traditional bars, pubs, and more. Below are the places we tried that are…
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Where to Eat in Tavira: My Top Restaurant Picks (Gluten-Free Friendly)
After living in Tavira for a few months, I’ve done what I do best. I’ve eaten my way through town. From cozy wine bars to traditional Portuguese spots to places that surprisingly cater to my gluten-free needs, I’ve slowly built a list of go-to favorites. These aren’t tourist trap recommendations…
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Taco Seasoning
Spice mixes are not very common in Portugal, and when you do find them, they rarely taste like the ones we grew up with in the United States. Taco seasoning is one of those things Americans pack in their suitcase when they move abroad. The problem is that it eventually…
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Wine, wine, and more wine!
If there is one thing that will change your life when you move to Portugal, it is the wine. This Portuguese wine guide comes from someone who used to refer to red wine as “grown-up wine” and meant it as an insult. I was strictly a Moscato and Stella Rosa…
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Gluten Free, (mostly) Corn Tortillas
If there is one thing I absolutely refused to give up when I moved to Portugal, it was tortillas. I grew up in New Mexico, I am Hispanic, and tortillas are basically a food group in my house. It was easy to get corn tortillas in the US. I used…