portugal (lisbon) day 14

Market Day! Weekend Farmer’s Market. Fresh, mostly organic produce, bread and other baked goods, jams and honey can be found here. Cardoons, which I had to look up. I wonder if they’re prepared like artichokes. Broccolini – a relative of cabbage, kale, broccoli, cauliflower and Brussels sprouts – has a pretty white flower. Colour everywhere….

portugal (lisbon) – day 2

In Portugal with my mom and sis. We started the day with breakfast prepared in the flat. Coffee, toast, an omelette, and a small yogurt parfait which I assembled. Yeah! I know. It looks a little jumbled but it was so good. Fresh and sweet strawberries, banana, and granola on top of unsweetened yogurt. We…

noren

Noren is a traditional divider used in Japanese dwellings. Made from fabric, it can be hung at the entrance of a home or business, between rooms or even as wall decoration.  The fabric of the noren is split vertically, which, if hung in an open doorway creates a beautiful fluttering curtain. Cotton and linen are the…