Melissa definitely has a magical way with words—she makes you feel as if you’re right there in Lisbon enjoying some conservas for yourself!

Forgot to add something important to the author of this article. Your knowledge of the English language makes reading it a joy and makes me jealous too ! I worked at the U.N. in Vienna for 3 years and then out of loneliness for the sea, became a MANNY in wealthy homes in NAPOLI & BARCELONA. I was in my 20s. All during the 1980s. I daresay I put the M in Manny before it was even fashionable to have a male nanny. WHY didn’t I ever visit Portugal in those days? Your extremely well written article makes me regret that mistake ! I hope your bosses appreciate your writing skills. Really superb and oftentimes hilarious ! Kept me reading I can tell you that ! And I ALWAYS ate conservas & still do ! Sorry I didn’t give you credit when I first wrote. You totally deserve it.

Thanks for reading, Johnnie! Always great to hear from a fellow conservas lover!