Toad-in-the-hole
It’s hard to find good bangers (English breakfast sausages to the uninitiated) in North America so I’ve been crossing England gorging on bangers and mash. Meanwhile toad-in-the-hole awaits the lucky diner! Continue reading “BANGERS AND TOADS”
I was a free man in Paris
Thirty-four years ago our wine scribe Jim Walker’s wife Hélène encouraged him to join her in Paris and then make a side trip to Burgundy. It turned out to be the best invitation he ever accepted.
World War I ended 100 years ago today and we are right to commemorate this centenary with solemn ceremonies.
Continue reading “THEY SHALL GROW NOT OLD”
Roger and Nigel show off their Victorian era military uniforms … one Brit and one Boer … mortal enemies
Oh what a night! Theresa got her head chopped off. Boris blowed-up good. The torch lit street processions were amazing. The bonfires huge. The fireworks brilliant. Continue reading “BONFIRE BOYS”
Gentlemans Portion 