Autumn harvest at the Lewes, East Sussex, farmers’ market
As we travel through English country towns and villages, from Sussex to Gloucestershire, to Lincolnshire and Yorkshire I’m impressed by the abundance of farmers’ markets and the autumn bounty they offer. Continue reading “AUTUMN FEAST”
Tucked away in the Cotswold countryside, Sudeley Castle is a restored Tudor ruin with a wonderful secret. Continue reading “A HIDDEN GEM”
A most serious tasting at Château Richard
Our wine correspondent Jim Walker chronicled his personal discovery of the Dordogne region of France and how he and a group of friends set out in search of the finest wines of that area, in his last post3. He now concludes the tale of his arduous, self-sacrificing search for and ultimate selection of the holy grail of wines from the Bergerac appellation. Continue reading “DRINKING IN THE DORDOGNE (PART 2)”
Three bronze geese of Sarlat
The Dordogne region of south-western France holds a treasure trove of things to see and do. As our wine correspondent Jim Walker notes, it is also home to some superb but, sadly, little known wineries. And, that’s exactly how its downriver neighbour Bordeaux likes it. Continue reading “DRINKING IN THE DORDOGNE (PART 1)”
Canada’s “toonie” salutes the Northern Lights
Look up, way up, into the inky dark sky. Faint at first and then brighter ghostly images appear, moving strangely across the heavens. The Northern Lights, the aurora borealis, are putting on a show. Continue reading “HUNTING THE NORTHERN LIGHTS”
Gentlemans Portion 