Quinta das Folhinhas

My name is Cathleen and I live in an off-grid tiny home on a small quinta (farm) in central Portugal with my son, three horses, a one-eyed mule, two dogs, a cat, and some chickens. In these pages I will share tales from my quest to live a cleaner, greener, more self-sufficient life. I'll also share tips and tricks for food and herb growing and preservation along with lots of recipes for household staples from soap, toothpaste and deodorant, to healing creams, herbal tea blends and much, much more.

This site is a work in progress with new recipes and blog posts being added regularly throughout the year.

May you find inspiration here!