Brenda Farrell | Luxury & Lifestyle Travel

Xadrez, does not have a web site.  They don’t want one and don’t need one. Isidro and his wife Anna, the charming owners of this seaside restaurant in Machico, have served their delicious regional specialties – using local products and “chemical-free” – to discerning Madeirans for 29 years. They don’t [...]

Since my children were young, I have made variations of this Pumpkin cake with consistent success.  It is very quick and easy to make, is healthy, moist and works for any occasion, although it is especially appropriate for harvest time, Halloween and Thanksgiving. Although I give measurements for this recipe [...]

Have you ever wondered how Food Critics avoid recognition?  How magazine editors feel when their clients stop advertising because of a poor review?  How Food Critics feel about what readers say? What it’s like to be married to, or child or friend of a Food Critic who is constantly assuming [...]