Alfacinha Stories

In my previous post I mentioned I wanted to start planning my weekly meals to make sure I had all the ingredients at home and ready to cook. My objective is to make sure I have the necessary ingredients for tasty, filling meals that don’t have me reaching for those take-away food apps. When it comes to cooking I always stick to the things I know best – but sometimes that gets a bit boring and I find myself craving something unhealthy (and, most importantly, that I didn’t cook myself!) as a quick fix. So after I came back from…

How I’m learning to plan my weekly meals so I can eat healthier & order less take-away!

Taking a full week (or even two) off work is a privilege that I am very grateful I’m able to enjoy – but at the same time, it can be difficult, especially when you enjoy your time off so much that getting back to work is just that little bit harder.

Little tricks to increase motivation after a holiday!

Today I wanted to highlight 5 things/places I’ve loved throughout the month of September. JNCQuoi Asia This very posh, very beautiful restaurant in the heart of Lisbon was a wonderful discovery this month! Not only is the decor very impressive, but the service is great and the food is beyond words – so, so delicious. It’s not your every day restaurant, but if you’re in Lisbon celebrating a special occasion, this is a great spot. Part of the reason why it is a favourite, is that I was lucky enough to go there with my godparents for a dinner and…

My favourite things from the month of September