Things That Make Me Happy....

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 Being able to buy all the little things needed to make Sushi, makes me extremely happy! In Angra, there is a wonderful little gourmet shop, Coisas e Sabores, a fantastic place to find all kinds of spices, teas, chocolates, and one of a kind gifts. It is one of my favorite places to stop in and look around, for something new and different.....or sometimes even something essential, that one may need, and can´t always find available on the island, in the  supermarkets. If you get a chance, and find yourself in Angra, on the main street, where the  Sé Cathedral is located, pop in and pay the shop owner Ana Barbara, a visit, I promise you won´t, regret it.






xo,Diana

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  1. IlídiaMarch 21, 2012 at 5:55 PM

    Também gosto muito. Da última vez, comprei coisas indianas. Garam Massala e outros pozinhos:)
    A tua foto do sushi está linda:)
    Beijos

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    1. azoresgalMarch 21, 2012 at 6:00 PM

      Obrigada minha amiga....é uma loja muito perigosa ;)

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  2. Ana Rita MarreirosMarch 21, 2012 at 7:47 PM

    Ainda bem que não tenho uma por aqui senão o orçamento estava ameaçado todos os meses!!!
    Bjokas
    Rita

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    1. azoresgalMarch 22, 2012 at 6:44 PM

      lolssssss como eu comprendo Rita....mas há quem gaste dinheiro em outros coisas.....joias....unhas...roupas...eu para me consolar é numa loja gourmet ;)~jinhos~Diana

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  3. Panela de FerroMarch 21, 2012 at 9:03 PM

    Percebo perfeitamente que encontrar estes pequenos mimos dêem um sensação de felicidade e contentamento. A minha realidade a este nível ainda é mais limitada, dava-me jeito por aqui uma loja desse tipo. Mas como sonhar é fácil, mas nem sempre se concretiza... está registado, da próxima vez que estiver na Terceira a visita está prometida. Obrigada por partilhares.

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    1. azoresgalMarch 22, 2012 at 6:48 PM

      Pois viver nas nossas ilhas é muito bom....mas as vezes falta pequenas coisas, para quem gosta de cozinhar....mas Sabes a loja por acaso manda coisas pelo o correio :) podias sempre telefonar com a tua lista de pedidos =) ~jinhos~Diana

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  4. AnonymousMarch 22, 2012 at 11:46 AM

    Muito obrigada pela simpática divulgação!E pelas óptimas fotografias! Como vê comecei a página no FB ontem, e pus exactamente esses produtos em destaque. Boa escolha!
    Já agora, se alguém de fora da ilha estiver interessado nalgum produto, mando por CTT, é só pedir :)Aos da ilha, cá vos espero!
    Obrigada,
    Ana Bárbara

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    1. azoresgalMarch 22, 2012 at 6:49 PM

      Ana Barbara, eu é que agradece a sua simpatia, e a sua loja fantastica...sempre ao seu dispor ~Diana

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