As I watch Meghan Markle, Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Sussex, on an outing with the Royals, I can’t help wondering, as she tucks into palace grub, if she ever misses […]
AMERICAN FOOD
Nigel Napier-Andrews
CELEBRITY SALADS
It’s salad time and there’s nothing better for a light supper on a warm evening than a fresh salad with a celebrity touch.
UNKNOWN TREASURE SAVED
The widest private house in England, and probably Europe, is on the mend after 25 years of neglect, although the final restoration will take 20 to 30 years and cost between £150 […]
SALAD TIME
Here in Southern Ontario we have gone with a rush from icy cold winter to blistering hot summer and what better way to celebrate with some fabulous salads–Cobb Salad, Salad Niçoise and […]
OYSTERS AS RICH AS ROCKEFELLER
The authentic recipe for Oysters Rockefeller was developed at Antoine’s in New Orleans in 1899 and remains a secret to this day, but we come close with our own delicious version.
A WHALE TALE
One of the big things on my life bucket list was to go whale watching and in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, we discovered the HQ of whale experiences.
BLENHEIM: CHURCHILL’S BIRTH PALACE
Ten privately owned stately homes in England have formed themselves into a consortium to promote their properties. We’ve visited many of them, but today we’ve got our sights on Blenheim Palace – […]
A STATELY DRIVE THROUGH ENGLAND’S GREEN AND PLEASANT LAND
In the middle of England’s former coal country, a dozen massive stately homes cluster, all of them impressive and worth a visit.
IMPROVING ON PERFECTION
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 […]
LIVING WITH THE HOMELESS
The Davenport Triangle where we live is under attack. Several proposed developments will change this unique neighbourhood forever. Just when we thought we were making some headway, a homeless shelter was dumped […]
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