

Oxen were a major form of power in logging
As winter looms, it’s heart warming to look back on noted summer holidays. Continue reading “LOGGING DAYS”
Oxen were a major form of power in logging
As winter looms, it’s heart warming to look back on noted summer holidays. Continue reading “LOGGING DAYS”
A majestic ferry to Salt Spring Island
Traveling is fun when you stay with friends. Continue reading “SALTY ISLAND DAYS”
The Star Clipper under sail in the Caribbean
Clipper ships once raced across oceans to deliver precious cargoes; now they sail the Caribbean and decant passengers onto idyllic islands. Continue reading “GREYHOUNDS OF THE SEA”
Roast English partridge on spiced puy lentils, maple glazed picollono parsnips and parsnip crisps, crab apple and thyme jelly
Getting to see a great chef at work is a rewarding experience. Continue reading “BEHIND THE KITCHEN DOOR”
Bright red accents and very brown free-range eggs
Have kitchens become too sterile and taken out all the joy of cooking? Continue reading “THE KITCHEN: BLEAK AND DREARY*”
Lewes, Sussex
When the Last Post sounds I get an enormous lump in my throat. Continue reading “THIS WAS THEIR FINEST HOUR”
Cunard Line’s Queen Victoria
Cruising through the Pillars of Hercules to the gardens of the ‘Fortunate Isles’ and beyond. Continue reading “IN THE WAKE OF THE PHOENICIANS”
A field report from an actual field somewhere in southern England, where a bunch of keen volunteers are competing to build the biggest bonfire in town. Continue reading “BIG BURN TONIGHT”
Serious SAM missiles in the village of Woodsetts
Surprising discoveries driving around the countryside in Yorkshire. Continue reading “BUCOLIC COUNTRY SCENES”
Interviewing Brianna for Market to Table – location photo by Alex Titu
Fall farmers’ markets dot the city and bring the country to town, so we can buy really, really fresh food. Continue reading “BEET THIS!”