Listing our first wine at Vintages was not without some difficulty, but the 2004 Notturno Barbera d’Asti Superiore from Piedmont, Italy, was worth the wait. Continue reading “THE NEOPHYTE AND THE LIQUOR MONOPOLY”
THE NEOPHYTE AND THE LIQUOR MONOPOLY
OVER THE SPANISH MAIN TO THE SOUTHERN CARIBBEAN
Fort San Felipe del Morro
A cruise from San Juan delivers more ports in less time than a traditional sailing from Florida. Continue reading “OVER THE SPANISH MAIN TO THE SOUTHERN CARIBBEAN”
THE ‘SPAG BOL’ DEBATE
‘Spag bol’ garnished with grated Parmesan and chopped parsley
Once the mainstay of the typical English 60s bachelor party, spaghetti bolognese can still be found on the menu at almost every Italian restaurant in the country. Continue reading “THE ‘SPAG BOL’ DEBATE”
THE DONALD BLOWS UP
Waterloo Bonfire Society’s Donald Trump tableau goes up in smoke
On November 5, 2016, four of the six Lewes Bonfire Societies blow up effigies of US presidential candidate Donald Trump at the culmination of an evening of torchlit parades, massive bonfires and fireworks displays to mark the downfall of Guy Fawkes and the burning of the 17 Lewes Martyrs. Continue reading “THE DONALD BLOWS UP”
COOL CRUISES FOR WINTER
Zeebrugge, Belgium
While some like it hot, cool-weather cruises are becoming increasingly popular. Continue reading “COOL CRUISES FOR WINTER”
Gentlemans Portion 