October in your Vegetable garden in Portugal
Things to do in November in your Veg Garden in Portugal.
March is a busy time down in the veg patch.
Things to do in September in your garden in Central Portugal.
Things to do in the Veg. garden in July and August.
There are lots of beaches in central Portugal, we have picked out 10 of our favourites. They are a mix
Óbidos Chocolate Festival takes place around March/April each year.
One of biggest Motorbike Festivals in Portual
Preparations for the Festa start early in Tomar.
In the second of Hey Portugal's series about “Festa dos Tabulerios” in Tomar Sylvia and Peter take a look at
Meatballs with Endive and Potato Puree
Here a very easy recipe for a typical Dutch dish.
A Greek recipe which is great for serving for a picnic, at a summer BBQ or as a starter.
Here is the recipe you have all been waiting for. For all of you who miss tinned baked beans read
Milk Braised Pork
Great Sunday Lunch or Family gathering.
Fish with Pesto Roasted Peppers and Tomatoes
This recipe is simple but very tasty and filling.
Mr Chris Sainty has been appointed Her Majesty’s Ambassador to the Portuguese Republic in succession to Ms Kirsty Hayes.
Mr Sainty will take up his appointment in summer 2018. 
CURRICULUM VITAE
Full name: Christopher James Sainty
Married to: Sarah Helen Sainty
Children: Three
2015 – 2017 FCO, European Correspondent and Head of Europe (South) Department, Europe Directorate
2011 – 2015 Rome, Deputy Head of Mission
2008 – 2010 Islamabad, Political Counsellor
2006 – 2008 The Hague, Deputy Head of Mission
2004 – 2006 FCO, Head of EU Presidency Department
2000 – 2004 Madrid, First Secretary (Political)
1998 – 2000 FCO, Head of Newsroom, Press Office
1996 – 1998 FCO, Common Foreign and Security Policy Unit
1992 – 1996 New Delhi, Second Secretary (Political)
1990 – 1992 FCO, Hong Kong Department
1989 Joined the Diplomatic Service