Feb23 East Algarve Magazine

MAGAZINE © OLHÃO · SÃO BRÁS · TAVIRA · ALCOUTIM · CASTRO MARIM · VILA REAL DE SANTO ANTÓNIO ISSUE NO. 164 FEBRUARY 2023

The best villas are sold by us This is just a small selection of the villas sold by Fine & Country in the eastern Algarve over the last few months Tavira / €985,000 / TVR7301/ EPC:B Faz Fato - Tavira / €785,000 / TVR3115 / EPC:C 4-bedroom villa with pool and sea views Modern 4-bedroom villa with pool and sea views Santa Luzia / €739,000 / TVR6730 / EPC:A Altura / €545,000 / TVR3027 / EPC:C Contemporary 3-bedroom linked villa with pool Elegant 4-bedroom villa with pool and garage Vila Nova de Cacela / TVR7513 / €525,000 / EPC:C Tavira / TVR7306 / €479,000 / EPC:F 3-bedroom villa with pool and sea views Beautifully refurbished 3-bedroom house with terrace If you are planning on selling, contact Fine & Country to find out why the best villas are sold by us. With offices covering the whole Algarve, we work closely with Fine & Country offices elsewhere in Portugal and around the world, ensuring an unrivalled level of service for our clients. Our award winning marketing and international events mean that your property is showcased to a highly qualified audience. Fine & Country Tavira (Fine Estates Lda) AMI 11564. | 2, rua João Vaz Corte Real 8800-327 Tavira Office Tel: 281 023 263 | [email protected] | Emmanuelle Deschamps 919 025 200 | Natalie Wesson +351 913 027 504 International head office Park Lane London | UK telephone 0207 3180631 | 121 Park Lane, Mayfair, London W1K 7AG, United Kingdom

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EastAlgarveM A G A Z I N E Welcome... PUBLISHER & ... to your February edition, This month we DESIGNER celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Lighthouse in Vila Real de Santo António. We also visit the Richard Bassett wonderful Orchard of Flavours, an incredible Botanical garden full of edible trees, shrubs, EDITOR hedges and bushes from all four corners of the Richard Bassett globe. Meet Miguel, the creator of the project and find out his reasons for starting it. CO-FOUNDER With Valentine's day approaching, read all about Richard Bassett Snr. the super-food of love, everybody's favourite... Chocolate. We even have a delicious Chilli ADVERTISING Chocolate cake recipe straight from the 'Chilli Boy Call 961 700 200 or email Kitchen recipe book'. [email protected] All this plus finance news, gardening, health news and much more. We welcome your comments, DISTRIBUTION please email us on [email protected] 3,500 copies printed. All advertisers are issued copies for distribution, along with retail outlets. COVER PHOTO Jesse Owen Bassett All rights reserved. Except for normal review purposes, no part of this magazine may be reproduced without the written permission of the publisher. Every care has been taken in the preparation of this magazine, but the contents are only meant as a guide to readers. The proprietors of this magazine are publishers not agents or sub agents of those who advertise therein. The publisher cannot be held liable for any loss suffered as a result of information gained from this publication Unipessoal Lda Richard Bassett, Editor INDIAN TASTE THE DIFFERENCE! FARMER CABANAS Home grown spices imported from India give a unique flavour producing the best Indian cuisine in the East Algarve! 4 www.eastalgarvemag.com

Contents 12 8 PLACES 8 Orchard of Flavours. 46 46 VALENTINE'S 12 PLACES Cacao, the Super-food of Love. Vila Real Lighthouse. 50 CURRENCY 16 PEOPLE News from GC Partners. An American in Portugal. 52 FINANCE 18PORTUGUESE Finance news from Lessons with Amanda. Ricardo Chaves. 23REAL ESTATE 55 FINANCE The importance of Photography. News from PCC. 26 PROPERTY 57 HEALTH Local Lodgings. Aluminium & Dementia. 28 PROPERTY 58BAD ADVICE Property of the Month. Ask the Expat. 32 PHOTOGRAPHY 60 GARDENS Photo of the Month. Flora Aura. 34 TAVIRA 5 Find our advertisers on the map of Tavira. 38 ART Artist of the Month. 40 PEOPLE Hank & Carina. 42 HOME Summer Cooling, Winter Warming. www.eastalgarvemag.com

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OofFrclhavaordursPlaces A few hundred meters from the Atlantic Ocean and near the historic town of Tavira, Orchard of Flavours (Pomar dos Sabores) brings together a wide variety of edible plants, especially fruit trees, from all over the world The man behind the privately owned project is Miguel Cotton, 9 originally from Belgium. He has lived in the Algarve for five years and was raised on a farm. Previously a lawyer, Miguel now teaches Marketing and Economics at the University of Brussels. Over the last fifteen years he has spent his spare time working on agricultural projects. The project started three years ago with one hectare, soon to be extended to two, to include 'the Alley of the Camels' dedicated to drought resistant fruit trees such as the Morrocan Argania Spinosa, from which comes the precious Argan Oil, Mulberry trees from Pakistan which can grow Mulberries up to 10cm long. The gardens are now accredited by the International Association of Botanic Gardens, which allows work with Universities and other Botanic Gardens. It is run by a team of experienced volunteers with permanent staff made up of ex-volunteers. Although entrance is free, donations are gratefully accepted. This orchard includes species already cultivated in the Algarve, as well as forgotten species and plants rarely found in Europe. Most of these plants originate from subtropical climates. It’s possible for the plants to grow here, because the Algarve enjoys more sunshine than any other part of Europe all year long. All Pomar dos Sabores plants are in the hardiness zones from 9 to 12 (using USDA standard). That means they either don’t tolerate frost at all or only occasionally. An approach inspired by Agroecology In accordance with the principles of Agroecology, the project started in January 2019 with a close observation of the area and the contour lines. A few months later, we created raised beds to limit erosion. These beds form a dozen planting zones that correspond to different soils, sunshine or wind exposures. The placement of diverse plants promotes biodiversity and increases the resilience of the garden, avoiding the use of pesticides. Many creeping plants are planted at the base of the trees to serve as a ground cover and for their honey producing potential. www.eastalgarvemag.com

Water is used rationally and very economically friendly approach can be implemented in a ground cover, compost ditches and banana thanks to a computerised micro-irrigation private garden. circles to improve soil fertility, among others. system and systematic soil cover in order Since opening, close to 400 fruit trees have Building on this experience, they are putting to minimise evaporation. Different soil cover been planted. Emphasis is placed on the together a knowledge base section on their techniques are being tested: \"mulching\" using establishment of several varieties of the same website where you can learn along with them cardboard and straw, biodegradable plastic, species in order to discover different flavours by reading their 'learn' articles. You can also fabrics, creeping flowers, vetiver grass... and different maturation periods, as well as follow their ever-growing photo timeline of all The soil is enhanced by a regular supply of to determine the species most suited to the the major steps (and there have been many!) manure and occasionally by a supply of organic climate or the soil. For example, there are six taken along the way in creating this diverse liquid fertiliser via the irrigation system. species of mango trees, five species of lychees, botanical garden of edible plants. The most important goals of this botanical twelve species of pomegranate trees and so on. An orchard for agroecological garden of edible plants are to show which fruit Their intention is to use agricultural water experimentation open to all production can be relocated to Europe and efficiently and to experiment with various Orchard of Flavours is a non-profit to freely share the knowledge gained. At the other agroecology techniques - several types experimental garden, the results of which are same time, it shows how an environmentally of mulching as well as using lots of flowers as open to everyone. 10 www.eastalgarvemag.com

A scientific approach is pursued with the diseases, etc. be the only botanical garden where kids are project. Each tree is systematically recorded Alternatively, you can browse through their happy and not bored by Latin names. in a database published on their website. full catalogue of edible plant species and Food production is essential in the future. We Here you can find detailed information varieties by visiting the Fruit Trees by Origin do not allow any exception. Even a hedge regarding the selected plants, their planting section, complete with information on edibility should be useful and produce food. We think process and all the subsequent care given to for each species. Explore a world of flavours! this is possible. Even a beautiful garden around each plant. There, you will find the list of trees, Miguel says 'The botanical garden started a Vila should be a food forest. Townhalls plant their genus, the name of the species and the with a very simple basic idea: to find direct beautiful trees with no benefits. We think it is name of the cultivar-variety (for example: instinctive ways for people, especially the stupid. They can be beautiful and useful'. Mangifera indica \"Ataulfo\"). The database young generation, to relate to and love We hope you get a chance to visit Miguel also contains a large amount of information nature. It is essential for a more sustainable and his wonderful, fascinating project. His useful to any gardener, including ideal soil and future. One direct instinctive way could be our enthusiasm is infectious and you will find the irrigation conditions. All the parameters of stomach. Eat, respect and love is our motto. Orchard of Flavours simply delicious! the plantings are also recorded: fertilisation, That is why the garden is only dedicated to See www.orchardofflavours.com, Facebook irrigation, photos, type of soil, crops, possible fruit trees or edible perenial plants. We might or Telephone +351 915 648 264. www.eastalgarvemag.com 11

Places V.R.S.A. LIGHTHOUSE CENTENARY Last month this iconic building celebrated its 100th year of service. 12 www.eastalgarvemag.com

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Places T he Lighthouse of Vila Real de www.eastalgarvemag.com Santo António celebrated its 100th anniversary on Friday, January 20, 20023. The event was marked with the unveiling of an allusive plaque and with a ceremony that was attended by the Deputy Director General of the Maritime Authority and 2nd General Commander of the Maritime Police, Rear Admiral Nuno de Noronha Bragança, and the President of the Municipality of Vila Real de Santo António, Álvaro Araújo. Also present were several military and civil entities that joined this symbolic act, that not only praised the monument, but also honoured all the military and civilians who, over the last century, have been in the service of the lighthouse, ensuring its proper functioning. The centenary celebrations of the lighthouse also show their symbolism through the dissemination of culture, the profession of Faro shipyard and the history of lighthouses and highlight the importance of this infrastructure as operational equipment for the General Directorate of the Maritime Authority. \"The lighthouse of Vila Real de Santo António remains, until today, one of the most relevant monuments in the municipality and offers a breathtaking view over the mountains and the sea, reaching the Guadiana River, the National Forest of Dunas Litorais, the Bay of Monte Gordo and the coast of Andalusia», quoted from a speech by the municipality. The structure represents a landmark on the east coast of the Algarve, still serving today as a reference point for boat navigation in Portuguese and Spanish waters with its 46-metre tower and a range of 48 kilometres. 14

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People PORTUGALello again dear readers, it’s Valentine’s month and I’ve decided to dedicate this column to my/our love of the Algarve (especially life Hthe East Algarve). her poems below: “Ode to the Algarve” On dusty road above Altura; that bends and winds and winds Twixt pastel villas standing tall there amongst one finds Whether you live here, have a vacation home Fields of goats and horses, dogs and little or are visiting, I think we all have one thing cats in common, our love of the Algarve. The Fruits trees, dusty paddocks, villagers doing rolling hills, ocean, river, rich history, castles, this and that. palaces, churches, charming towns and of “Portugal Life”, the column course the enchanting Portuguese people. I breathe the warm Algarvian air, watch the about sharing life in the “Far East” of the Algarve. Their focus on family and delightful nature donkey carts go by tied in with a slower pace of life manages to With kids and cases, produce, and boxes rub off on us the longer we’re here. piled high One of the great things about retiring here Worn leather bridles, carts drawn by horse or is being able to take the time to slow down, donkey old and thin breathe and connect with our talents. We The gypsy folk command them and the go within ourselves and allow our gifts to community therein come to the surface. I have friends who now have the time and inspiration to focus With anchors piled high on Barril Beach; they on painting, photography, poetry and more. fish no more (A big cheers to my friend Annette whose Tuna industry abolished and the fisherman is photo was featured in the center of the East poor Algarve Magazine last month). Portugal is a They’ve lost their jobs, their livelihood, the mesmerizing subject for the artist in us all. boats are all but gone I’ve enjoyed communicating my love of the And lost the culture which once was theirs, Algarve through writing and making videos affluent and strong for YouTube, but this month I’m highlighting a special friend and expat who found the To drink the drink and eat the eat, it’s really time and inspiration to write thoughtful and not expensive reflective poetry while living in the Algarve. With cup of tea, I sit and write; and feeling She’s published a book (with a little prodding) rather pensive called Poets, Plato and Pussycats (available The Port, wine, olives, fish, and such fit truly on Amazon). for a king Let me introduce you to Sandra Penny Sup up ex-pats, enjoy yourselves; for life is McCallum’s work through an excerpt one of everything. 16 www.eastalgarvemag.com

www.eastalgarvemag.com For the entire poem (and a few more) I invite you to come along on a video journey as Sandra narrates and stars in the YouTube video where you can see the images which sparked her creative vibe. The video is entitled “Portugal Poetry set to Video and music, Author interview and expat life on why we love Portugal”. It can be viewed on @AmericaninPortugal on YouTube. If you’re as captivated as me by this magical paradise, I invite you to watch some of my other free YouTube videos about living and moving to Portugal. I can help you on your journey in selecting where to live, how to immigrate, as well as pairing you with vetted and qualified estate agents and professionals in the Algarve. You can reach me by email at [email protected] and youtube @AmericanInPortugal. 17

Portuguese THE DREADED VERBS! This month we are going to talk about Verbs! Yes I know, verbs can seem pretty terrifying, but they are not really as scary as they appear.The English language is said to be 30% verbs, I would say that the Portuguese language would be nearer to 50%.They are quite important! Did you know that in different. on courses and workshops please contact: Portuguese we can make a Some verbs are irregular and they have to be [email protected] phrase using only the verb? learned by repetition. The regular verbs have with subject line: ‘East Algarve Magazine’ Answering questions for a secret formula! Well it isn’t really a secret, Até a próxima! example. but it is a formula and quite a simple one! In English we start a There are three major verb types: Verbs RESTAURANTE question with ‘Do you…?’ and answer with ending in -ar, -er and -ir. FRANGANARIO ‘I do’. Ex: falar - to speak; comer - to eat; abrir - to Do you like water skiing? - Yes I do!. open. Tavira Same examples in Portuguese: So let's conjugate the verb ‘falar’: Gosta de esqui aquático? - Gosto! (note: we falar - to speak TRADITIONAL are only using the verb’ to like’ (gostar) and eu falo - I speak PORTUGUESE CUISINE not ‘do you..’. When we ask a question the tu falas - you speak word order is the same as a statement) ele fala - he speaks Travessa Almirante Candido dos In the example above we can see that when nós falamos - we speak Reis 139, Tavira 8800-318 we answer, we are only using one word eles falam - they speak to make a phrase. A verb! The verb used We have taken off the verb ending, -ar and Telephone: +351 963 882 952 in the question is used in the answer when replaced them with the endings in bold, o, Facebook: Franganario Tavira affirmative (not sim), this another reason why as, a, amos, os, am. The good news is all verbs are so important. regular ar verbs will change that way! So what are verbs exactly? Well, they We do something similar for the -er and -ir represent an action, something that we do like verbs too: “dance”, “sleep”,\" eat\", “talk\" etc. comer - to eat Gosta de Portugal? - Gosto = do you like abrir - to open Portugal? - I do. eu como - I eat Quer beber um café? - Quero = do you want eu abro - I open to drink a coffee? - I do. tu comes - you eat Negative would be: tu abres - you open Gosta de Portugal? - Não gosto, não = do ele come - he eats you like Portugal? - I don’t like (it), no. ele abre - he opens Quer beber um café? - Não quero, obrigado nós comemos - we eat = do you want to drink a coffee? - I don’t, nós abrimos we open (note the letter’ i’ this thank you. time) “Não” can translate both as “no” and “not” eles comem - they eat in English! (One less word to learn! Yeah!) eles abrem - they open Verbs have different conjugations, or Again, the above rules apply to all the regular ‘variations’ if you like. In English they would verbs in the -er and -ir class. be like this: Hope you enjoyed this lesson! If you have any I have, you have, he has, she has, we have, questions or subjects you would like to know they have. more about, drop me a line and I will see if I Notice how he and she are different from can cover it in next month’s edition! the other verbs. In Portuguese they are all To get your free verb list and more information 18 www.eastalgarvemag.com

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A Picture speaks 1,000 words! Stephan Schade from Twin Key Real Estate offers his professional Yadvice on the importance of photographs used to sell your property ou may ask \"A separate ignored in the future. Through the photos, the lying around chapter just for photos?\" Yes, potential buyer builds his first \"relationship\" • People are visible on the photos or vehicles admittedly only a short one, with the object and, as with an interpersonal with license plates but nevertheless, an important relationship, you should avoid showing up • Toilet lids are open, not closed chapter. Because photos are at the first date unwashed, in a dirty, sweaty To avoid all these problems, the easiest a very important crossroads tracksuit and too late. Unfortunately, this fact way is to hire a professional, a real estate photographer. He knows what to do, how (The point at which buyer and seller or his has not yet reached all sellers and brokers. to do it, when to do it and has the correct equipment. The money spent on this can be property meet, not physically, but more often This is the only way to explain why there are considered \"very well invested\". Those who can and like to, invest additionally in drone virtually). As a rule, it is the photos or the still plenty of properties advertised with bad images, videos and virtual tours. These features support marketing and increase the photo (on the website of the agent or a real photos. But what are \"bad\" photos and how likelihood that a prospective buyer will decide to visit the property in person or even make an estate portal), through which the prospective can you do better? offer based on these impressions alone. Contact Stephan on 968 771 577 or Email buyer comes into contact with the property, Characteristics of bad photos: [email protected] it is the first impression that a potential buyer • Overexposed, underexposed (or not receives from the property and as should be exposed at all, you see almost only darkness) common knowledge, there is \"no second • Blurred (generally the technical quality is chance for the first impression.\" Hence the miserable) importance of the photos! If the first photo • Large parts of a room are not visible does not please, the property is usually filed • The photos show chaos, the rooms are directly in the drawer \"not interesting\" and not tidy, there is garbage or even underwear STEPHAN SCHADE Your personal contact for a successful sale of your local property! What our clients say about us (sellers): Stephan was extremely reliable and always prompt. What impressed us most was his realistic assessment of the sales price. K+S. Steiner My warm thoughts go back to Stephan Schade, who sold my house in 2020. His skill, sincerity and honesty made me completely calm during the selling process. Eva Norén Please contact me now: Tel.: 968 771 577(also WhatsApp) E-Mail: [email protected] TWIN KEY Real Estate is a brand of Ria Homes Ida, AMI 13528, NIPC 514 298 677 www.eastalgarvemag.com STEPHAN SCHADE 23

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LOCAL LODGING PROPERTY MANAGEMENT HAPPY HOMES ALGARVE From Property Expert Robert ALGARVEAN COTTAGES V I LLAS A PA RT M E N T S TOWNHOUSES QU INTAS BBijker, Happy Homes Algarve lessed with a superb coastline HAPPY HOMES LDA. Contact us today: 281 320 283 and some of the country’s Rua Dr. Parreira 137 w ww.p o r t u g a l - a c c o m m o d a t i o n . c om most beautiful beaches the 8800 - 346 Tavira Algarve continues to be one of the most popular holiday REAL ESTATE LAND & HOUSES ALGARVE destinations in Europe. There are many new homeowners in 2022 since GOLF PROPERTIES VILLAS A PA RTMEN T S T O W N H OU SE S PLOTS the property market has been very active. Like many other second home owners, you If you are the owner of a good quality property and wish to sell, please contact us to arrange an appoin tment will want some rental income from your property to cover costs or, in the case of an TAVIRA 281 320 281 AMI 6232 investment, to maximise your return. You VILAMOURA 289 301 294 may be unfamiliar with the financial reporting www.landandhousesalgarve.com requirements for short-term holiday rental accommodation under the Alojamento Local 26 regime. Here is an update for 2023. Short term holiday rentals are governed by the Alojamento Local laws. As one of the oldest property management companies in the East Algarve, Happy Homes have assisted hundreds of clients getting up and running in a cost-effective manner. Happy Homes can obtain the rental license (licença de Alojamento Local) on your behalf and open the rental activity in compliance with the law. You can file your rental income under the simplified regime, which means that you are only taxed over 35% of your income. The remaining 65% is exempt. Under the simplified regime there are no individual deductible items allowed, however, you do benefit from the 65 percent exemption from income tax. Non-residents pay a flat rate of 25% over the 35% that is taxable. Residents add the rental income to their other income which is taxed at a progressive rate. The 1st year of your rental activity you benefit from a further 50% reduction in tax, which in the 2nd year drops to 25%. You won't have to pay tax over the full 35% until the third year. This is effectively 8.75% of your total rental income, which makes it easier to remember. If your rental income is above Euro 27.360, you will need to prove that you had 15% or more expenses. If you cannot prove this with invoices, your effective tax www.eastalgarvemag.com

Property rate goes up. collect a tourist tax at the moment. you are staying for a relatively long period in Furthermore, you are automatically exempt If you have previously rented out your property, the property yourself, the VAT on expenses from VAT for the first year of your rental you must first register your 2023 billing series incurred during your own stay may not be activity. If your first-year income (2023) with AT (tax department) before issuing any allocated to your rental activity as it was for exceeds €13.500, you must then register with invoices. This is a new requirement that needs your own benefit. the tax department (or online) by the end of to be completed by the end of January 2023 Homeowners from the United Kingdom need January the following year to be subject to if you had previously rented out your property. to be aware that due to Brexit they will need the VAT regime. This threshold moves up to If you utilise a billing software programme, it to appoint a fiscal representative. respectively Euro 14.500 and Euro 15.000 in is not sufficient to just generate the new billing At Happy Homes we have many years 2024 and 2025. series for this year; it must first be notified to of experience in dealing with all of these Under the VAT regime the VAT on rental income AT. requirements on your behalf, making sure is charged at 6%. This can be compensated In addition you need to report to AT on a you are in compliance with the law and giving with the VAT paid on expenses, therefore you monthly basis in 2023, also if you had no you peace of mind. Should you need property should keep your invoices (with your name rental income. management and letting services contact us and fiscal number) in order to claim back VAT. An accountant's annual tax filing of your to schedule a meeting. You pay the higher rate of 23 percent VAT on rental income costs roughly Euro 90. (excl. most expenses, therefore in our experience, 23 percent vat). There usually is a surcharge Robert Bijker you will not pay any VAT because it balances if you need to report VAT on a quarterly basis. Director out. VAT needs to be reported to AT (tax If you are using a rental portal for your department) on a quarterly basis. If you have bookings, be aware that you must provide Happy Homes Algarve high expenses in a given year, the VAT can be your guests with a rental receipt that includes Rua Dr. José Pires Padinha 178 carried forward and used to offset future VAT the commission the portal charges you. The liabilities. VAT on this commission can be used to offset 8800 - 354 Tavira In addition you are responsible for the other VAT liabilities, but under the simplified Tel: 281 320 283 Fax: 281 321 901 reporting of your guests to SEF (border and regime, the commission itself cannot be www.portugal-accommodation.com immigration control), issuing timely rental deducted as an expense. receipts for your guests, and reporting If you have a VAT credit it is possible to claim Scan QR code monthly income to AT the following month. this back. However, you should be conscious for details on the Some councils require you to charge your that the tax department may scrutinise your availability of the visitors a tourist tax, which you must pay to rental activity. In case you have not been the council on a monthly basis. Only VRSA including the commission charge of a portal property in the in the East Algarve requires home owners to in the rental receipt for your guest and/or main photo REAL TIME. REAL KITCHEN... MADE FOR YOU. www.eastalgarvemag.com www.desiespaco.com 27

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20 years of Cookin´style! Visit us! KITCHEN DESIGN AND INSTALLATION Private Cleaning Services E.N. 125 Nº 136A, Luz de Tavira 8800 Tavira & Conceição Telf: +351 281 962 583 Email: [email protected] • One off deep cleans WWW.COZMODA.PT • Weekly domestic cleaning • House exterior cleaning • Driveway cleaning RELIABLE, AFFORDABLE, FLEXIBLE, & ENGLISH SPEAKING Call Ana at +351 920 026 072 to discuss availability and prices. Untitled-1 1 MAIN OFFICE – (Waterfront) 28/12/2022 10:50:09 Av. Ria Formosa, Centro Comercial Loja 2, 8800-591 Cabanas de Tavira TEL: 281-370277 Mobile: 91 7212498 OFFICE – E.N.125, Cevadeiras, 8900-024 Vila Nova de Cacela TEL: 281-951165 Mobile: 91 2177055 Solicitor EMAIL [email protected] specialising in: LICENÇA No 504-AMI WEBSITE www.estealgarve.net Real Estate 3+1 BED. TOWNHOUSE WITH GARAGE Property Conveyancing - TAVIRA - Built in 1978, needs TLC and Family law modernisation. 2 floors. Air conditioning in one Power of Attorney bedroom and sitting room. Total area of 300m2; total built area: 215m2. South/west facing terrace English, French and with bread oven and fruit trees and roof terrace Spanish speaking with unfinished loft. Within walking distance to the Telephone: +351 281 321 794 center . ENERGY CLASS E €600.000 Mobile: +351 963 096 407 31 Email: [email protected] Tr. Das cunhas n.º 35 8800-372 Tavira www.eastalgarvemag.com

PHOTOGRAPH OF THE MONTH When you think of the Algarve you imagine sun, sea, and sand and this photo has it all.The shimmer of the sun reflecting on the translucent water nestling amongst the ripples of golden sand makes this one a very beautiful and special photograph. Submitted to the Facebook page: ‘Algarve Amateur Photography Group’ 32 www.eastalgarvemag.com

Modern 3 bedroom villa, Highly equipped and built 490sqm Plot with pool, Outskirts of Tavira 5 minutes’ drive to centre Worth a visit! Price: By request Photographer: Martine Lejeune 4 bedroom villa, Highly equipped Location/Camera:The photo was taken at ‘the 266.70 urban area, Double garage and pool end’ of the Manta Rota praia, freguesia de Vila Nova de Cacela, concelho de Vila Real de Santo 13.220 sqm land, incredible sea views. António with my iPhone 13 mini 8kms from Tavira Photographer's comment:That day I went out Price: 795.000€ looking for ‘the end’ of the Ria Formosa lagoon. The end, I don’t know. But I came across this ALGAR VILA, Lda wonderful tableau where the sea becomes land or Since 1986 (AMI 431) land becomes sea under the golden sunlight. Travessa das Cunhas, nº 29, 8800-372 Tavira, Faro (+351) 281 324 115 Tlm. 00351 963 660 971 www.eastalgarvemag.com Email: [email protected] www.algarvila.com 33

34 R. de Sant’Anna 4 RESTAURANTS R.Borda d 1 Abstracto R.Joao Vaz corte Real Beco de Santana 1 R. Alm. Candido dos Reis 3 R. Alm. Candido dos Reis 2 DAWAT Indian Restaurant e Agua da Asseca R. Dr Antonio cabriana 14 3 Restaurant Franganario 1 4 Restaurant Offline Bus R. dos Pelames R. Jacques R. PRo.eJtoaseEmJoilaiaqnuoimdaJaCraosta 5 Aurora Steakhouse Station Pessoa 6 Originato R. Silva Domingues R. Gonçalo Velho Roman Pingo REAL ESTATE Bridge Doce 1 Land and Houses 2 Proluna Calçada de Donna Anna Traves 3 Algar Vila Calçada da Galeria sa da Fonte Praça da Republicac R. dos Cais R. Eduarda Lapa HEALTH & BEAUTY lia Rodrigues 1 Ruy Barros t R. Dr. Jose Pires Padinha 2 For your Brows only 3 R. Ama MaOrkldet 62 SERVICES 1 A.F.M. Accountants Tavira R. da Liberdade R. Dom Travessa Dr. Parreira R. Palmeira R. Dr. JosRe. DPrir. ePsarPraedirianha Beach 2 Ibex Insurance Castle Ferry 3 Maria Luisa Cabeçudo R. Dom Paio Peres Correia Carlos Palma R. Monialvao M2arcelino Franco 3 1 3 Solicitor 4 Casa Serviço R. Dr. Augusto 2 R. Primeiro R. Silva Av. Dom Manual 1 PLACES TO VISIT 5 R. Dr Silvestre Falcão 2 de 4dasdeSaliOnuatsubro R. Primeiro de Maio 1 Tavira d'artes Vila Gale 2 Oliveira 3 Tchin-cheese Hotel 4 Hitio Gym 5 Artina 6 Artesis c Tavira Câmara t Tourist Information Maio To Tavira train 1 station and Lidl www.eastalgarvemag.com 1 Ruy Barros R. 4 Offline R. 6 Artesis R. João 2 R. das Freiras Arias TAVIRA To the PSP Police station 5 Artina

AbstractoRestaurante AP Places Traditional Portuguese Cuisine Antonio Pereira ARCHITECTURE TLM 914 909 371 AC H I P L A Z Z A @ G M A I L .C O M Rua Dr. Antonio Cabrera, 34 Specialized in Property Management and 8800-344, tavira Holiday Lettings in the Eastern Algarve. Tel 937 037 712 Our office is in Tavira, where we have been [email protected] based since 1989. Rua Almirante Cândido dos Reis, 142 8800-318 Tavira www.casaservico.com Office hours: Monday to Friday – 09:00 until 13:00 Land line: 00 351 281 321 764 Mobile: 00 351 96 26 19 022 Gardens Square Roman Rio Bridge Gilao Restaurante Abstracto Bishops Square Restaurant.Abstracto.Tavira TATSATSTEETTHHEE BBEESSTT FFLLAAVVOOUURSRS WWITITHHMMAAGGNNIIFFIICCIEIENNTT VVIEIEWWSSOOVVEERRTTAAVVIRIRAA RERSETSATAUURRAANNTT:: 77.300 PPMM––1100.3.030PMPM LIVLEIVEMMUUSSICICTTHHUURRSSDDAAYYSS&&FFRIRDIDAYASYS DDJJSSEETT SSAATTUURRDDAAYYSS 88.3.300PPMM –– 1111..3300PPMM** * opening hours subject to change Bookings: [email protected] | +351 281 001 200 Location: Rua António Pinheiro, 17 8800-323 Tavira * opening hours subject to change Bookings: [email protected] | +351 281 001 200 Location: Rua António Pinheiro, 17 8800-323 Tavira www.eastalgarvemag.com 35

Property East Algarve Magazine INTERNATIONAL MEET-UPS Our regular meet-ups are proving to be a great success, so much so that we are now introducing a regular morning 'learn Portuguese' meet-up Our events so far, in Tavira, Olhão, Cabanas and VRSA have all been a resounding success. It's been wonderful to see and listen to people making new friends and arranging to meet outside of the group. It is also a great opportunity to share your experiences, and gain from others. There has been a lot of information about various businesses discussed, from favourite Indian restaurants, a particularly good real estate agent to a great Portuguese teacher. Each month we will meet at a designated venue in or around Tavira. There will also be a meet up towards the beginning of the month somewhere else in the East Algarve; Cabanas, Olhão, Fuseta, Monte Gordo or Vila Real. Events start at 6pm. 'East Algarve Magazine International Meet-Ups' Facebook group has been set up and is where the latest updates will be posted. The group already has nearly 800 members. We've also started a regular morning meet-up for people who would like to learn conversational Portuguese, in a relaxed, informal environment. Both Meet-Ups are free of charge and all group members are welcome to join the events. See Facebook for dates and locations. If you have any questions or suggestions just join the Facebook group, or email [email protected] R. Dr. Augusto Carlos Palma, 8, 8800-345 Tavira. +351 938 395 076 [email protected] Facebook: Aurora Steakhouse 12.30-15.00 & 18.30-23.30,Tuesday to Sunday (Closed Mondays). 36 www.eastalgarvemag.com

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ARTIST OF W e met artist Michael THE MONTH Greenlaw at Re-Criativa República 14 in Olhão at MICHAEL one of our monthly meet- GREENLAW up groups. He happened to be exhibiting his wonderful 38 work at the time. Siezing the opportunity, we asked Michael to tell us a bit about himself. From Scotland, Michael trained at Edinburgh College of Art and worked most of his life as a community artist and mural painter. He now divides his time between Olhão and West Cork, in Ireland. 'Last winter I was able to spend the 6 months from October to March living in Olhão, and during that time I painted a picture every day. I always paint out doors, happy to perch on a fish box to paint a boat or on a public bench to paint buildings or life going on around me. For me it’s important to work in the landscape - to hear the sound of the birds, smell the flowers, feel www.eastalgarvemag.com

Art the sun on my face or wind in my hair. 39 I paint mainly in watercolour, often using pen and ink for detail, but I also draw using the iPad and a marvellous app. called Sketches. The Olhão area is so rich in inspiring subject matter, including boats, buildings and rooftop views. A particular interest of mine is the railway stations of the Linha de Algarve with their ornate cast iron canopies and azulejo tiled walls. Last winter I set myself the pleasurable task of painting every station between Faro and Vila Real de Santo António; this winter I am tackling the stations of the Western Algarve. The 180 paintings I produced during my last stay were exhibited in a recent exhibition, “180 Dias em Portugal”, which was held in Re-Criativa República 14 in Olhão. If you missed the exhibition but would like to see more of my work you can visit my website: www.michaelgreenlaw.com www.eastalgarvemag.com

People THEN OLHÃO FOUND US... ... and we weren't even looking! Hank and Carina's story of how they came to love and live in Olhão Welcome to our monthly the column below appeared in the July 2022 old canning and fishing industry and markets column celebrating issue, please read the last segment which are all represented with an accuracy that Olhão. After exploring attempts to demonstrate just how a solution has left citizens feeling proud. Inspiration Portugal top to bottom offered then may be worth considering! came mostly from old photos, and the artists from Braga to Tavira Dear João, even say some locals have either identified enjoying so many We are writing to you as a couple who themselves or other family members in the coastal and inland locations in our RV, we appreciate and who have been deeply paintings. Over 500 spray cans were used decided Olhão was the place to buy our home affected by your work. Carina and I first to bring the project to life on Rua da Fábrica to celebrate our “golden years”. arrived here in Olhão in January of 2021. On Velha.” Olhão was not on our radar at first. In fact, the our walking journeys through the back streets These fabulous murals haven’t just brought discovery of Eastern Algarve was a pleasant those first days, we discovered something Olhão’s past to life, they have also turned surprise with the scale of development so special, the ArtWalls of Olhão! Support what were once dilapidated buildings into much less than areas to the west. A chance from the local Câmara through your offices a fabulous street gallery. Since the city has winter rental introduced us to Olhão, a place helped to create these giant works of art to be invested already to deliver these huge works we quickly found attractive for many reasons. enjoyed by everyone. of historical art, we are hoping your office “Walkability” is, above all, a main highlight Here is the language that appeared in the will want to encourage the hotel developers and each month I will introduce you to places March 2019 issue of this magazine. replacing those buildings to preserve or only steps away from our front door. We hope “A team of Algarve graffiti artists have brought perhaps re-create the ArtWalls that might be you will enjoy our column! Please email us new life into an old area of Olhão by turning under threat. at [email protected]. We’d love to the dilapidated walls of a former factory into Carina and I are newcomers to Olhão, but the hear from you! works of art. Olhão council hired Loulé-based local people we’ve talked to seem to strongly CAN WE SAVE OLHÃO’S ART WALLS? art association Satori to turn the rundown believe that preserving these investments in Excerpts from a July open letter to João walls on Largo da Fábrica Velha into murals public art is very important. We hope your Evaristo, Veneador da Cultura, Olhão Câmara depicting the history and traditions of Olhão. municipal offices working with the investors with a January 2023 follow-up letter to Abel The artists, who worked hard for several might help to make them fully aware of just Ramos of the same facility…. weeks, were Pedro ‘Mistik’, ‘Gnose’ and how much these art installations matter PLEASE NOTE: If you are wondering if I’ve ‘Kaset’ from Quarteira, as well as a special to people here. That might help create the lost all creativity given that the first part of guest from Albufeira, ‘Dgiphi’. The town’s context for creative solutions that could help 40 www.eastalgarvemag.com

protect this heritage. distribution company that would be serving For our full introduction, see our first column Your office has already demonstrated Olhão beginning in 2023 might be amenable online in the December 2021 issue. ( https:// creativity with the beautiful planters placed to Olhão addressing the utility boxes here. www.eastalgarvemag.com/ ) throughout the center. Perhaps “re-locating” Here is another reason this suggestion might some of the ArtWall depictions to local utility be worth looking into. Many of the utility Fine Print – Questions or Comments? Write us at boxes can both preserve the public art, while boxes here in Olhão are currently defaced [email protected] We choose to focus on improving what is now just random graffiti with ugly spray painted markings.  It is businesses here in Olhão where we have actually been that too many utility boxes often display. perhaps worth noting that other communities customers first. Any future advertising from these Thank you for your past efforts. We hope this here in the Algarve have undertaken adding businesses that supports Eastern Algarve Magazine is letter is received in the spirit we are hoping art to their utility boxes. It is my belief that purely coincidental :-) to deliver, that being to say thank you and those art installations actually help defend to ask for your help and creativity if, indeed, against further vandalism. the ArtWalls are threatened by the loss of the I'm attaching a photo that demonstrates buildings that were the basis of their creation. both an example of the utility box vandalism that we see all too often here in Olhão and Warm regards, Hank & Carina Ryan what replacing that defacement with a partial Here is an example of what might be possible example of the ArtWalls would look like. together with excerpts from a January 2023 Small businesses here in Olhão are opened letter to Abel Ramos at the Olhão Câmara with considerable risks involved.  Part of their asking to meet to and discuss: efforts to invite customers relies on making Hi Abel, the exterior of the business attractive enough When I met with Mr. Avaristo last year, he to have people want to enter the premises.  seemed amenable to the suggestion and even The photos attached show one example suggested the Olhão Câmara had digital files of both the efforts undertaken by one new that could be reproduced for that purpose.  business and how the condition of the utility He noted the barrier that stopped that from boxes in front of the establishment look today happening to date had to do with  restrictions and how they could look in the future. by the electrical distribution company then serving Olhão. He suggested the new Regards, Hank & Carina Ryan www.eastalgarvemag.com 41

Home SUMMER COOLING WINTER WARMING How using air conditioning to heat my home save money? ‘It’s cold in here, can you turn on the air conditioner?’ This across Europe have boilers and heaters that works the opposite way to cooling your home. is not a phrase we usually are not only older than their technical lifespan Also known as an air-to-air heat pump, in expect to hear, as it is still but are also more inefficient by design when cooling mode the air conditioner draws heat common to associate air compared to their more modern counterparts. out of your room and transfers it outside. In Looking to the future, environmental groups heating mode, a valve alters the direction of conditioning only with cooling. are hoping that Europe will see an end to the the refrigerant flow so it brings warm air into However, using air conditioners for heating sale of new gas boilers by 2025. your home. is already commonplace in some European Using an air conditioner for heating as Why switch to air conditioning for home countries, including Bulgaria, Macedonia, well as for cooling heating? Montenegro and Croatia. In the modern world Up until more recent years, many people As the world becomes more aware of the of home heating and cooling systems, using in Europe have not found the need for air issues surrounding global warming and as air conditioners for heating is an efficient conditioning for cooling their homes. However, governments are looking to end the use of and economical means of maintaining the as global warming has intensified summer traditional boilers and heating systems, it is temperature in your home year-round. temperatures, more people are turning to important to look ahead to the future for your Traditional home heating systems AC. In 2018, 8.4 million air conditioning units own home heating solutions. Even if you had Over the last century European homes have were sold across Europe, 11% more than the never considered needing AC for cooling, it is relied on gas and oil-based heating systems. previous year. an economical choice for heating, so installing The heating and cooling sector accounts However, what many people are not aware air conditioning is a year-round solution and for close to 50% of Europe’s annual energy of, is that air conditioning is not only about you will be prepared for those hot summers consumption, a figure the EU aims to cooling in the heat of summer, the same AC ahead. reduce as part of their goal to reduce energy system can be used for heating your home in Air conditioning uses less energy than consumption, as a whole, by at least 32.5% the winter. traditional gas or electric heating by 2030. So how exactly does an air conditioner heat An electric heater converts electrical energy The vast majority of homes and buildings your home? The quick answer is that it just into heat energy working on the principle 42 www.eastalgarvemag.com

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People Isle of Man Rookie AT Professional Golfer ANAAna DawsonTravels to Benamor Golf Club Portugal for Warm Weather Training DAWSON BENAMOR Born and Raised on the Isle of Man, golfer Ana Dawson is England to allow her to access a wider range round in some very difficult conditions, looking to make a fast start to of golfing opportunities and more varied Ana’s spirit and determination came to the her rookie year on the Ladies competition. Moving further afield, Ana then fore as she managed her best round of the European Tour. Her search decided to take her talents to the USA at The event on the final day to ensure she finished for success has led her to University of Memphis, where she represented comfortably inside the qualification mark. Portugal, specifically Benamor Golf Cub on the golf team alongside obtaining a degree in With only a few days for practice and recovery, the south coast, as she looks to escape the Sport and Leisure Management, graduating Ana was back on the La Manga courses cold of the UK and take in some all-important in 2022. This opportunity was pivotal in again, this time to fight it out to try to earn warm weather training before the Ladies providing Ana with more international golfing a higher 2023 playing category. Competing European Tour Season Starts in Kenya at the experience as she was able to play a variety against 140 other top players, she played beginning of February. of courses across 14 different US states. some magnificent golf over the first 2 days, Ana had this to say about the opportunity. Since returning to the UK for 2022, Ana hitting 35 out of 36 greens. A disappointing “I can't wait to be back in some better weather enjoyed a strong finish to her Amateur career, third round really put some pressure on her and tidy up my game in preparation for the with her sights set on Q-School at the end to perform in round four, where only the Top Magical Kenya Ladies Open. I just want to say of the year. A win in March at the Comboy 60 and ties would make it through to play on thank you to Benamor Golf Club for having Scratch Trophy, in which Ana scored a course the final day. Summoning up the same grit me, it is going to be so valuable to get some record of -8 in the 2nd round, started a she showed the week before, a penultimate 2 good practice done at this time of year with successful run of results in 2022. This included under par round of 69, followed by a 4 under the weather being poor at home, especially six Top 10 finishes and, most notably, wins in par final round, catapulted her up the leader with the 2023 season starting much earlier the Faldo Series qualifying round in Wales, board and ensured that she claimed the than normal.” beating the boys in the process, and victory second highest category on offer. Growing up on the Isle of Man, Ana played in the International U21 girls Class trophy at She now heads to Benamor GC where she out of Peel Golf Club, located on the west the Faldo Series final in November. will be welcomed warmly and welcomed at of the island. She would find success on the Her 2022 season ended with it all to play for at all of the great facilities they have to offer. Island twice at the Isle of Man Ladies golf Q-School in La Manga, Spain. Ana’s journey This will give her a fantastic opportunity to championship, winning early in her amateur through Q School started with Stage 1, where acclimatise for the warm weather start in career in 2014 and then more recently in she teed it up alongside another 150 or so Africa and ensure she is best prepared for the 2021. Away from the island as an Amateur hopefuls, all looking for a Top 62 (and ties) season ahead. she frequently elected to play in the north of finish to take them through to the second and Final Stage. Despite a disappointing second 44 www.eastalgarvemag.com

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Valentine's Cacao The Super-food of Love. T here is something untouchable and almost indescribable about compounds that help natural or cacao-derived was considered sacred and believed to have chocolate that goes beyond its taste. anandamide to linger, thus extending the feeling healing and energising properties. It was offered Something profoundly pleasing and of pleasure. A possible reason why chocolate to the gods in rituals and given to the warriors divine. That feel-good sensation of being can be addictive. to improve performances. Its consumption nurtured, that giant hug that warms us up from • The “happy hormone” serotonin, known to was exclusive to the elite members of society the inside out while satisfying our palates and many of us for its ability to stabilise mood by and special occasions. In traditional Mayan nourishing our souls. regulating the feelings of happiness and anxiety. culture, cacao plays a central role in wedding And there is science beyond the magic! • The “mood-enhancing” tryptophan, the ceremonies. During the ritual, the bride and Chocolate contains plenty of naturally occurring essential amino acid that boosts serotonin groom share a hot cacao drink to symbolise “love chemicals” that bring into existence the production, thus the happiness associated with their union and commitment. magical love essence of cacao. Namely: chocolate. The Aztecs referred to cacao as \"yollotl eztli,\" • The “love molecule” phenylethylamine (PEA), These organic molecules literally and which means \"heart blood\". They believed it naturally produced by the body when we fall in metaphysically help lift our hearts and enhance had unique properties that could nourish the love. Chocolate-derived PEA is thought to be our moods. heart and thought consuming cacao had the responsible for its pleasurable effect. However, it is not just science; we cannot deny power to bring people closer to the gods and • The “bliss molecule” anandamide is the spirituality of cacao. Centuries-old Native ignite feelings of vitality and well-being. During naturally released by the body when we feel American rituals and anecdotes testify to the religious ceremonies, Aztecs often consumed joy and delight. Additionally, cacao contains deep connection between cacao and love. \"xocolātl\", a sacred drink made from ground In the Mayan and Aztec civilisations, cacao cacao beans mixed with water and spices. 46 www.eastalgarvemag.com

Food Cacao Fun Facts ingredients) reduce the cacao's nutritional value. Many of the nutrients in raw cacao are heat- DID YOU KNOW: sensitive; therefore, they get destroyed • The Latin name of the cacao tree, Theobroma Cacao, literally or drastically reduced, leaving us with an end product laden with sugar or artificial means “Cacao, food of the gods”. sweeteners, milk (in the case of milk chocolate), • The cacao tree is evergreen and produces fruits all year round. and sometimes additives with health-depleting properties. Each fruit contains 20-50 beans surrounded by a sweet pulp. At this point, you might wonder what chocolate • Cacao flowers are pollinated by tiny insects called midges. to indulge in. • It is originally from Central and South America and was brought to The most readily accessible is dark chocolate made with cacao powder and a minimum Europe by the Spanish conquistador Cortez. cacao content of 70%. However, double- • It was the currency of the Aztecs. check the label to ensure no unpronounceable • It was the Europeans who first combined cacao with refined sugar. substances, refined sugar or agave syrup. The • Milk chocolate was created in 1800 in Switzerland. latter might be a surprise as it is a popular sugar • Cocoa is the name for roasted and grounded cacao beans. alternative that gained popularity as a honey substitute. Yet, it has no nutritional value being pure fructose. The best option is dark chocolate sweetened with unrefined sugar, such as coconut or brown sugar, xylitol, maple syrup, or honey, if not required to be vegan. These natural alternatives to refined sugar have a lower impact on blood sugar levels and also provide vitamins, minerals and phytonutrients. Not to mention, they considered it an aphrodisiac • Antioxidants, such as polyphenols, catechins Raffaella Baccioli is a qualified Nutritional as well. Legend says that the emperor and epicatechins, help maintain the integrity of Therapist (DipION) who studied at the Moctezuma II consumed large quantities of the cells and DNA. They protect our bodies from prestigious Institute for Optimum Nutrition in chocolate daily to fuel his romances. age-related health conditions and reduce the London. No wonder chocolate is associated with the risk of certain diseases, such as heart disease Founder and owner of Raf in the Kitchen – expression of love and romance, and thus a and cancer. Practical Nutrition and Equilibrium Organic classic gift for Saint Valentine! • Minerals like magnesium, iron, chromium, Foods. However, not all chocolate is created equal. The manganese, zinc and copper improve our stress Follow her on Facebook @ Raf in the Kitchen mood-enhancing properties and other health and immune resilience, energy, brain health and for Nutrition tips and Healthy but Tasty Recipes benefits associated with eating chocolate are blood sugar balance. 'Raf-in-the-Kitchen' linked to its raw and minimally processed forms, Not to forget its high content of vitamin C, one Email: [email protected] cacao and dark chocolate. of the most effective antioxidants and antivirals. References Cacao is the most natural form of chocolate. It is Conventional chocolate, on the other hand, is a Beckett, S. T. (2019). The science of chocolate. found in the pods of cacao trees and processed finished product made from cacao beans that Royal Society of Chemistry. to make cocoa, from which chocolate as we have been roasted, processed and transformed Cooper, K. A., Donovan, J. L., Waterhouse, know it is made. Cacao has many health- into a variety of forms, such as chocolate bars, A. L., & Williamson, G. (2008). Cocoa and promoting nutrients linked to reducing chocolate chips, and chocolate syrup. The health: a decade of research. British Journal of inflammation and improving cardiovascular many steps in its making (roasting, grounding, Nutrition, 99(1), 1-11. health and cognitive function. To name a few: tempering, conching, refining and adding McNeil, C. L. (2009). Chocolate in Mesoamerica: a cultural history of cacao. University Press of Florida. Westover, J. The Potential Health Benefits of Chocolate: A Review of the Literature. www.eastalgarvemag.com 47

Children ChCoacokleate with Chilli Boy Olive Oil Spice up your Valentine with this delicous cake recipe, taken from Chilli Boy Kitchen, by Viv Thomas. See www.chilliboy.com for their full range of products including this wonderful recipe book For 6-8 people METHOD Preheat the oven to 180°C. INGREDIENTS FOR THE CAKE: Grease a 20cm round cake tin and line the bottom with baking paper. · 45ml cocoa powder · 180g caster sugar In a saucepan, heat the cocoa, 30ml of the caster sugar, butter and water · 80g unsalted butter and stir until melted. Remove from the heat and cool. · 60ml water · 3 extra large eggs Beat the eggs and thoroughly whisk in the remaining sugar, beating · 200g cake flour vigorously until light and fluffy. Into a separate bowl, sieve in the flour and · 5ml vanilla extract baking powder and very gently fold in the egg mixture so not to deflate · 15ml Chilli Boy Piri Piri Oil (alternatively, 3 the air. Then fold in the cocoa mixture, vanilla, Chilli Boy Piri Piri Oil and lemongrass. red chillies, deseeded and finely chopped) · 2 stalks lemongrass, using only inner Pour the mixture into the cake tin, place in the oven and bake for 30 minutes, or until cooked. Cool in the tin. tender stalks, finely grated To make the ganache, heat the ginger, lemongrass and cream in a small FOR THE GANACHE: saucepan for 5 minutes. Remove from the heat and let the flavours infuse. · 2cm knob fresh ginger, peeled and Strain when cool. chopped When the cake has cooled, reheat the cream with the chocolate and whisk · 1 stalk lemongrass, pounded in the butter to make a smooth creamy chocolate sauce. Spoon · 250ml cream a coating of the ganache over the cake, refrigerate and · 200g 70% chocolate apply a second layer when set. Place in the fridge again · 15ml chilled butter until you are ready to serve. Garnish with slivers of · 15ml dehydrated strawberries, sliced dehydrated strawberries and mint leaves. (alternatively, fresh strawberries) · Fresh mint 48 www.eastalgarvemag.com

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