Victorian military flag bearer and smuggler Nigel
Remember, remember, the fifth of November … and the best night of 2015. Continue reading “NOVEMBER FIFTH”
NOVEMBER FIFTH
THREE WHISKIES WALK INTO A BAR
WARNING: The over consumption of whisky may cause you to think you’re funny. (Proposed Health Canada warning label.) Continue reading “THREE WHISKIES WALK INTO A BAR”
HAVE A QUIET CHRISTMAS
The cover of my 1976 book where I’m seen breaking the law by riding a toy car on the street
How to avoid breaking the law on Christmas Day. Continue reading “HAVE A QUIET CHRISTMAS”
COLOURFUL CARTAGENA A COLONIAL GEM
Skyline of Cartagena’s waterfront
Colombia’s sea-side resort of Cartagena used to be one of the wealthiest cities in South America when it served as a transfer point for precious metals and stones bound for Spain. And despite the passage of time, the city’s old quarter still looks as beautiful as it did some 500 years ago.
SUNNY DAYS AND FOGGY DAYS
The Trans Canada Highway goes no further
Our Vancouver Island odyssey terminates at Tofino. Continue reading “SUNNY DAYS AND FOGGY DAYS”
FRENCH VEGGIE CASSEROLE
DIARY: Market to Table: The Cookbook is a new section for recipes, still serving a Gentleman’s Portion.
RECIPE: A savoury French veggie casserole, ratatouille. Continue reading “FRENCH VEGGIE CASSEROLE”
THREE COMFORT PIES
Cottage pie comforts the inner wimp
Recipes: Cumberland fish pie, chicken and leek pie and cottage pie.
Diary: Imagining a man cold, but a thousand times worse.
BARGING THROUGH BURGUNDY
The Lafayette on the Canal de Bourgogne
From water to wine along the beautiful canals of the French Burgundian countryside. Continue reading “BARGING THROUGH BURGUNDY”
MANAGING YOUR AGE
Gypsy Vanners
I’m off to meet a doc who says he has the secret of aging mastered. Continue reading “MANAGING YOUR AGE”
Gentlemans Portion 