In the middle of England’s former coal country, a dozen massive stately homes cluster, all of them impressive and worth a visit. Continue reading “A STATELY DRIVE THROUGH ENGLAND’S GREEN AND PLEASANT LAND”
Diving with local turtles
Grand Cayman may be the epi-centre of the Caribbean’s off-shore banking industry, but it’s the islands beautiful beaches, coral reefs and gorgeous diving sites that draw most people to this underwater paradise. Continue reading “CARIBBEAN’S UNDERWATER PARADISE”
It’s hard to believe that one can improve on perfection, but sometimes inspiration strikes. When my beloved tells me she is craving thick and creamy macaroni and cheese for supper, I rush to the kitchen to deliver. Continue reading “IMPROVING ON PERFECTION”
Our wine correspondent, Jim Walker, had searched high and low for a top notch Beaujolais to add to his stable of fine wines. He found one at last … but it came with a rather nasty surprise. Continue reading “BAMBOOZLED IN BEAUJOLAIS”
Gentlemans Portion 