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12th November 2021

D MJ Binkley
Dave and Merry Jo Binkley

You make me laugh!
You are still rambling on about that walk to get the burger. Dave and I have decided it must have been too much for you and you are projecting it on us as we were fine! LOL. Indeed it was yummy! Porto is no Lisbon but it has its high points. Great traveling with you again.
From Blog: Living la Vida Lisbon, and Then Leaving
13th November 2021

bvchef
Brendan Vermillion

We are all Rock Stars
Lol, yes, the walk was weighing heavily, but the burgers made it all worth while. I didn't want us to do that walk and end up with a sad, tasteless burger. It was great traveling with you, and I can't wait to do it again.
From Blog: Living la Vida Lisbon, and Then Leaving
9th November 2021
The Arch

RENanDREW
Ren & Andrew

Beautiful arch!
I did the Maths...you are the same age as Andrew - a good year indeed :)
From Blog: Lisbon at Full Throttle
13th November 2021
The Arch

bvchef
Brendan Vermillion

Argh
I knew some would do the math, but am glad to know Andrew and I are of the same era. A very fine year indeed.
From Blog: Lisbon at Full Throttle
9th November 2021

RENanDREW
Ren & Andrew

Chocolate makes everything better!
Travel Brenno! I have so many blogs to catch up on, lovely reading your tales from the road again. When I read "a low temperature chicken breast", I thought this was a new thing akin to maybe the slow-cooked 63-degree egg that every hipster cafe seems to have these days... but no... it was just plain sad cold chicken :( Thanks for the laugh :) I'm literally drooling over those custard tarts - they look perfect!
From Blog: Lisbon, You Get An A+
13th November 2021

bvchef
Brendan Vermillion

Good Food/ Bad Food
Thank you Ren, I am glad you enjoyed this. I was so excited for that chicken, but such is life. Yes, the tarts were truly delicious. It was a great start to the trip.
From Blog: Lisbon, You Get An A+
7th November 2021

alex waring
Alexander Waring

Lisbon
Wow, Lisbon looks like a beautiful city, and it looks like you had a great time there. I also love riding public transport and looking out of the window, and also seeing the daily lives of the people who live in places, away from the tourist circuit. What a lovely celebratory meal you had, and good words in choosing to be happy. Thanks Brendan ?
From Blog: Lisbon at Full Throttle
9th November 2021

bvchef
Brendan Vermillion

Choose to be happy
Thank you so much Alex. Travel can be so rich when one takes time to sit back and watch. I am so glad you are following this trip.
From Blog: Lisbon at Full Throttle
30th October 2021

D MJ Binkley
Dave and Merry Jo Binkley

Cooking Lisbon
You selected the best class and we loved it! I do love my clams and are glad they entrusted me with them. You rocked the apples! .... and the blender. Where shall we cook next?
From Blog: Cooking Lisbon: A Fun Day of School
2nd November 2021

bvchef
Brendan Vermillion

Rocked it
I think we all rocked it. Hmm, I wonder what classes are near the Galapagos Islands.....
From Blog: Cooking Lisbon: A Fun Day of School
30th October 2021

D MJ Binkley
Dave and Merry Jo Binkley

The Chef rides again!
Great food, great learning and great fun! Once again, you've chosen well! - The Dangerous One
From Blog: Cooking Lisbon: A Fun Day of School
2nd November 2021

bvchef
Brendan Vermillion

Thanks Mr. Dangerous
With a classmate named the Dangerous One, I had to choose carefully. I was very happy with this class.
From Blog: Cooking Lisbon: A Fun Day of School
29th October 2021

Mumtraveller
Lynne Brown

Octopus
My daughter-in-law is from Galicia region of Spain where the seafood is amazing , and I loved trying octopus there... must ask her about cooking it ! Your cooking class looks amazing , you’re all keeping very busy.
From Blog: Cooking Lisbon: A Fun Day of School
29th October 2021

bvchef
Brendan Vermillion

It really was amazing
The class really was amazing. I so enjoy classes like that. Octopus isn't something I have worked with, so it was fun to try something new. If you find anything out from your daughter-in-law, shoot me a message.
From Blog: Cooking Lisbon: A Fun Day of School
29th October 2021

alex waring
Alexander Waring

Travelling Again
Yay! I'm so pleased to have read this, to see that you are travelling again Brendan ? I enjoyed your Australian travels very much, and was in fact wondering when your next trip would be. Glad to hear you have the new job/city/state organised now, and that you are now on the road again. I have been following Dave and MJ's trip so far, so it will be certainly interesting to read an additional perspective on this as you all go! More of a food critic perspective too, lol! Enjoy your travels Brendan, and thank you for giving us all the enthusiasm and courage to start getting out there again ?
From Blog: Lisbon, You Get An A+
29th October 2021

bvchef
Brendan Vermillion

Thank you Alex
It is great to be out on the road again. Portugal seemed to be a safe trip to take. Our initial plan was to visit Bosnia and Croatia, but we changed our minds as numbers went up and down. Yes, food is a big part of my journey. I am glad you are following along.
From Blog: Lisbon, You Get An A+
28th October 2021

Mumtraveller
Lynne Brown

Purple tree
Brendan , it’s bougainvillea. What a fabulous feast you had there...I guess it made up for the horrible chicken previously. I’m following you and MJ and Dave’s travels avidly because I haven’t done travelling in Portugal yet , unless you count Madeira. I always seem to buy souvenirs for the kitchen , then you have great memories when coking.
From Blog: Lisbon at Full Throttle
29th October 2021

bvchef
Brendan Vermillion

I would highly recommend Portugal
It was a beautiful tree. If you are able, I would recommend Portugal. Beautiful scenery, history, food, friendly people. And yes, I like buying souvenirs that I can use. It's nice to be reminded of trips in my everyday life.
From Blog: Lisbon at Full Throttle
28th October 2021

Mumtraveller
Lynne Brown

Travelling with friends.
I had my couple of days with MJ and Dave in Granada and they’re great company , and as always it’s great to share the travel tales ....good and bad. It must be difficult for you as a chef not to criticise the food, but I’m sure there will be delights ahead.
From Blog: Lisbon, You Get An A+
29th October 2021

bvchef
Brendan Vermillion

Thank you so much
I am glad that you were able to spend time with Dave and Merry Jo. They are great travel friends. It is good to be on the road again, and although not all food hits the mark, I am usually pretty happy to have someone cook for me.
From Blog: Lisbon, You Get An A+
27th October 2021

Readingfcboi
Alan Atkinson

Cooking class
This looks fun and even more fun to be doing it with the Binkleys. Interesting about the Octopus having to be frozen and defrosted before cooking. When in China, I often saw Octopus being sold raw on the market stalls.
From Blog: Cooking Lisbon: A Fun Day of School
27th October 2021

bvchef
Brendan Vermillion

It was a great time
Yes, the Binkleys are a fun couple to travel with. We had a lot of fun, and are already talking potential places for the next journey. I hadn't worked with octopus before, so am not sure on that. Will have to do some more research now that I am home. Thanks for the comment and for following along.
From Blog: Cooking Lisbon: A Fun Day of School
26th October 2021

Jackie S
non-member comment

Great to see you back out there doing something (else) you love. Enjoy the rest of your time, and I will enjoy reading your posts. (PS: I was in Madrid and Northern Spain for most of September.).
From Blog: Cooking Lisbon: A Fun Day of School
27th October 2021

bvchef
Brendan Vermillion

Great to hear from you
Thank you so much Jackie. I am glad you are following along on this. I'm sure you had a great time on your trip. That sounds amazing. Lots of good food there too.
From Blog: Cooking Lisbon: A Fun Day of School

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Well, through good timing and lots of luck, I am about to hit the skies again. It has been far too long since my last journey. As much as I love going to visit my family each year, the act of heading to the airport and climbing on a plane to the homeland lacks the edge, excitement and the element of the unknown that a trip abroad brings. As with the rest of the world, my life shifted and changed through the pandemic; however, it is time to set free Brenno, the traveler lurking just beneath my daily home persona. The next big adventure is a trip to the Galapagos Islands. This will once again i... full info
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