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Reading: Top 10 open-air cinemas in Europe: readers’ travel tips

With romantic locations under the stars, Europe’s outdoor cinemas evoke the magic of the silver screen

Sala Montjuïc, Barcelona

 Sala Montjuïc, Barcelona

Winning tip: Sala Montjuïc, Barcelona

The Sala Montjuïc is an open-air cinema festival that takes place each summer in the gardens of Barcelona’s Montjuïc Castle. There’s a mix of classics and new films. Last year I saw Blancanieves, the silent film version of Snow White, backed by a live band. You can get a ticket for €13.50 that includes an organic burger and chips, although there are plenty of people who bring hampers full of beer and snacks.

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Recipe: Pepper Jack Potatoes

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Pepper Jack Potatoes Recipe

  • Prep time: 10 minutes
  • Cook time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: Serves 4.

You can use either russets or Yukon gold for this dish. The russets are trickier to keep from overcooking, the Yukons hold their shape easier. If you end up overcooking the potatoes, you can mash them for pepperjack mashed potatoes.

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Phrasal Verb of the day

Fall about

The laughing baby

 Significado: troncharse, partirse (de risa).

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QUOTE OF THE DAY BY GEORGE WASHINGTON

 

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   George Washinton by Rembrandt

 

“If the freedom of speech is taken away then dumb and silent we may be led, like sheep to the slaughter.”

George Washington

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Recipe: Key lime pie

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You can make this zesty pie in advance and keep it in the fridge until ready to serve.

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Reading: Ten of the best small music festivals in Europe

With the festival season looming, we look at some of the smaller (aka cheaper) and offbeat (aka less crowded) options in Europe

Kraftwerk performs live at the Sonar festival in Barcelona, Spain Kraftwerk play the Positivus festival in Latvia in July.

 Positivus, Salacgriva, Latvia

18-20 July 
Situated on the Gulf of Riga, Positivius has a whimsical feel and an impressive line up: this year Elbow, Kraftwerk and Anna Calvi are some of the names on the list. Away from the main three stages there is a local arts and crafts market, a cinema tent, circus perfomances, modern dance, theatre and art. It’s not the slickest festival out there but that’s actually something of a bonus as the idyllic setting would be a little at odds with anything sharper.

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JOKE OF THE DAY

 

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QUOTE OF THE DAY BY WASHINGTON IRVING

«One of the greatest and simplest tools for learning more and growing is doing more.»

Washington Irving

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IDIOM OF THE DAY

Dog Days of Summer

descarga The hottest days of the summer season

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Useful Expressions for your phone calls

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TODAY’S PHRASE: On the right track

Are you on the right track?

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If you are on the right track, you are doing or thinking something in a way which could lead to a good outcome.