Field grown fresh Ontario rhubarb
In late winter, in a small corner of England’s largest county, delicious bright pink rhubarb stalks are grown entirely in the dark and harvested by candlelight. Continue reading “YORKSHIRE’S RHUBARB TRIANGLE”
Scaffolding sculpture by Ben Long at Chatsworth
Almost 200 doggie paintings, sculptures and ephemera are scattered about one of Britain’s grandest stately homes, and the exhibition is great fun. Continue reading “CHATSWORTH: GOING TO THE DOGS”
Magnificent Frigate Bird with puffed up pouch
In part one of this two-part series, my wife Gail and I boarded the Silver Galapagos expedition ship in Baltra, and began our seven-night cruise through the Galapagos Islands by sailing to Darwin Bay on Genovesa Island. In part 2, we continue our voyage of discovery in the Galapagos, 97 per cent of which is a National Park surrounded by one of the largest marine reserves in the world, where we encounter Blue-Footed Boobies, Magnificent Frigate Birds, iguanas, giant tortoises and other incredible wildlife. Continue reading “THE GORGEOUS GALAPAGOS: DARWIN’S DREAM DESTINATION (PART 2)”
Scottish gourmet treat
Returning to Edinburgh after many decades of absence has been a very pleasant experience under unexpectedly sunny skies. Continue reading “BRILLIANT EDINBURGH”
Gentlemans Portion 