Elderflower & Rose Cordial

How to make a beautiful, summery drink from foraged ingredients the Portuguese way!

Food and DrinkIshbel RamsayMay 6, 2021Quinta do CobralPortugal, The Farm, food and drink, Elderflower & Rose Cordial, LemonsComment

Portugal at Easter - Sponge cake (Pão de ló)

Light lemony Portuguese Easter Cake

Food and DrinkIshbel RamsayApril 11, 2020Quinta do CobralPortugal, Easter, Birthday, Cake Comment

BEES!

Swarming bees and how they were re-homed successfully

Events at the QuintaIshbel RamsayJune 24, 2019Quinta do CobralBees, Quinta bliss, Portugal Comments

Why do we charge the same low rental price throughout the year?

Experience a great value, fun and relaxing family holiday with us, and here’s why!

Visiting Portugal, Events at the QuintaIshbel RamsayJune 8, 2019Quinta do Cobralfamily fun, holidays in Portugal, farm holidays, Portugal, family days out, Family holidays, Farm HolidaysComment

Village Life

A quick photo and video showing traditional village life here in Lagares da Beira.

Out and about, Food and DrinkIshbel RamsayMay 31, 2019Quinta do Cobralvillage life, Lagares da Beira, goats, sheep, shepherd, Portugal, summer evening Comment

A winter sunset, Blue and our valley Watchman

We have a wonderful rock watching over our valley and a gorgeous Springer Spaniel who does the same!

Out and aboutIshbel RamsayFebruary 3, 2019Quinta do Cobralevening sun, Portugal, holidays in Portugal, Serra da EstrellaComment

Wet November days, the ESSE and the perfect pumpkin cake

The best antidote for a wet November day - CAKE!

Food and Drink, Events at the QuintaIshbel RamsayNovember 10, 2018Quinta do CobralPinterest, Cake, November days, Portugal, Quinta blissComment

After the fire - Spring brings renewal

Spring is really springing here in Central Portugal

Out and about, New growthIshbel RamsayMarch 18, 2018Quinta do Cobralrain, snow, green, wild flower, beautiful spring growth, Portugal Comments

Liquid Gold

Making our first, delicious extra virgin olive oil

Events at the QuintaIshbel RamsayDecember 1, 2017Quinta do CobralOlive oil, Portugal, the farm, food and drink Comments

Blessed are the Cheesemakers!

Simple delicious Chèvre goats cheese made from our wonderful, creamy goats milk.

Events at the Quinta, Food and DrinkIshbel RamsayJune 12, 2017Quinta do CobralPortugal, holidays in Portugal, the farm, goats, cheese making Comments

Bridal Veil Broom blooming everywhere, Spring is really here!

Spring is here and the whole area has erupted with white Bridal Veil Broom.

Out and aboutIshbel RamsayApril 12, 2017Quinta do CobralPortugal, holidays in Portugal, Spring time Comments

Somedays you just have to create your own sunshine

Sunshine colours from natural paint pigments, a great addition to my new studio space.

Events at the QuintaIshbel RamsayFebruary 3, 2017Quinta do Cobralholidays in Portugal, Portugal, Arts, New Studio Comment

The Mysterious Miscaros Mushroom

A famous mushroom loved by all in our region but is it poisonous or not?

Food and Drink, Out and aboutIshbel RamsayJanuary 23, 2017Quinta do cobralAutumn, Portugal, holidays in Portugal, Mushroom hunting Comments

Portugal - the new 'Hottest' and 'coolest' place to visit?

Portugal is the place to go in 2017

Out and aboutIshbel RamsayJanuary 14, 2017Portugal, tourism, holidays in Portugal, Christian RonaldoComment