Hi!

The name of this site comes from my actual Portuguese mother, Lola - the woman who sparked my love for food and cooking. After a long day of work, she’d still come home and whip up the most incredible, fresh meals like it was nothing. Her passion for hosting, feeding people, and making everything nice (yes, that’s a Real Housewives reference) was passed down to me, and now, I’m passing it on to you.

This blog is a place for recipes that span from easy weeknight meals and delicious cocktails to show-stopping desserts and, of course, classic Portuguese dishes. Portugal seems to be having a moment — I don’t know anyone who hasn’t visited recently — so if you’re as obsessed as I am, I hope my recipes help bring a little Portuguese flavor into your kitchen.

I also have a major sweet tooth, so I apologize in advance for the flood of desserts you’ll find here.

So pull up a chair and stay awhile. My sous chef (a very eager golden retriever) will keep you company.