Having spent probably half my working life travelling, I have eaten in enough hotel dining rooms to last another lifetime. But now that I have settled in the bucolic country town of […]
HOTELS NOT FOR DINING
IT’S A WRAP!
Nigel’s new cookbook “Simplifood: Amazing food, simply prepared” is launched.
LITTLE FALLS, BIG SURPRISE
There are times when one finds something splendid in the most unexpected place. Such was the case when our wine scribe Jim Walker and his wife Hélène stopped for the night on […]
LEST WE FORGET
On Remembrance Day, I remember and honour those members of my family and ancestors who fought to defend us in wars and conflicts. Let us never forget them.
MOVING ON
Living a peaceful new life in Niagara-on-the -Lake, Ontario.
FRENCH TARTS I HAVE LOVED
Two delicious French upside down tarts, one sweet and one savoury.
COBBLER VS CRUMBLE VS CRISP
Still channelling peaches, Nigel investigates the differences between three popular toppings, especially good for those who are intimidated by making pastry for a pie.
WINING AND DINING GRACEFULLY IN SOUTHERN FRANCE
Our wine scribe Jim Walker and his wife Hélène have been visiting Provence and other areas of southern France at least annually (except for the last two plague-infested anni horribiles) for more […]
MIXING MYSTERY WITH FOOD
Not only have I discovered that there is a sub-genre of detective stories devoted to the culinary exploits of the protagonist, but I’ve been served a wonderful helping of murder mixed with […]
FEELING PEACHY
I’m channeling peaches as they ripen in the orchards of the Niagara Peninsula, which I hope to call home soon.
Gentlemans Portion 