Traditional Portuguese Olive Oil Dispenser

• $28
• Kiosk

Olive oil is best stored in an opaque bottle that can preserve it from light and heat. I also like to buy olive oil in larger, more economical quantities, and pour it into a smaller bottle as I need it. This one, shaped charmingly like the Tin Man's oil can, is perfect. A simple, classic, functional object for your countertop.

7" x 6" x 5". Aluminum. Holds .5 liters. More

I was recently in Lisbon, Portugal (a wonderful city!) and I had the opportunity to meet Susana Gomes, a blogger friend. Susana is a simply delightful person, and a great cook, too. Here is one of her own favorite cookie recipes, fresh and spicy, and perfect for Christmas time. - Faith

I like the fragrant smell of this fruit. I like the size, and I like the juice and flavor. I like to be reminded to admire the tangerine, which turns the orchard into a splendid garden. More

Don’t let that dark burnt-looking crust fool you. Beneath it lies some of the best bread you could ever spread with jam. Or pile with pulled pork. Or make into french toast. You get the idea. Just promise you’ll try it soon, okay? More

I am a snacker by nature. In fact, I cannot imagine living on 3 meals a day alone. I mean seriously? Afternoons would lose any and all appeal if I didn't think I could relish a 3pm snack and a cup of tea or coffee. That 3pm break is what gets me through the day — every day. I've already had to give up naptime, but I in no shape or form am willing to give up snack time. And snack time, while often occurring at home or at work, can sometimes happen on the fly. At the park, in the middle of a hiking trail, on the bus, in the car and on the street. Hunger strikes and snack time saves the day. And so, I always try to leave the house prepared. More

Back when I posted about octopus, a reader in Portugal emailed me this recipe called Polvo à Lagareiro, which is octopus cooked with potatoes and drizzled with olive oil and garlic. It was absolutely delicious, and it gave me a chance to experiment with the marble potatoes that I'd bought. More

Here in Portugal we have many traditions of holiday food, but from North to South, at the Christmas Eve table, there's something that you can't miss: King Cake and Codfish Boiled With Potatoes, Eggs and Cabbage (dried and salted codfish). When I was a child I just hated both! I still don't eat the King's Cake candied fruits. And when a child sees a table sprinkled with sweets and all sorts of tempting food, and is told to eat boiled fish with cabbage at dinner, what a sacrifice it is! More