Majestic Blue John vase in the formal dining room at Chatsworth
Diary: We visit Chatsworth, Derbyshire’s largest stately home, which has had all its scaffolding removed since we were last here and is now looking much better for the face lift, and discover a surprising jewel of a stone, unique to the county. Continue reading “HUNTING BLUE JOHN”
Will the atrocities never cease? With the Charlie Hebdo bombing fresh in our minds, we cannot forget April 15, 2013, on the second anniversary of the Boston Marathon bombings.
Gibbys, Place d’Youville, Montreal
RECIPE: Twice baked potatoes.
DIARY: Comfort food for a cold winter’s day in Montreal, or any day, anywhere, for that matter. Continue reading “TWICE BAKED, TWICE AS GOOD”
Gentlemans Portion 