It’s been several years since we wintered in Puerto Vallarta’s old town and we’re missing the vibe enormously. We are saved by the memory of two delicious and unusual salads.
PUERTO VALLARTA MEMORIES
NEITHER MORE NOR LESS
It’s almost time to quit drinking for January, but not before tasting a new edition of Johnny Walker Black Label.
BRITAIN’S UNCIVIL WAR
The English Civil War lasted for four terrible years, followed by the Interregnum, during which Oliver Cromwell cancelled Christmas.
CHRISTMAS GREETINGS
English Trifle: a perfect dessert for this time of year.
THE COOKBOOK RELAUNCHED
Just in time for Christmas, Gentleman’s Portion: The Cookbook is back online at Amazon and other distributors.
FIZZ FOR THE FESTIVE SEASON
Tis the season to be jolly and what better way to enhance the jollity than with a flagon of festive fizz, so sayeth our wine scribe Jim Walker. Here he recounts his […]
A MUSEUM THAT MOVES YOU
Britain’s National Railway Museum in York is huge and better than that, it is free and indoors, so exploring the monsters of the steam age is pleasant whatever the weather.
SEVEN HOT WINTER CRUISES
After being stuck in pandemic dry dock for 18 months, wannabe travellers are scanning the high seas again in search of the perfect winter cruise.
MUCH ADO ABOUT DIDDLY SQUAT
Jeremy Clarkson’s hit new TV series is filming it’s second season and I explore his tiny farm shop.
IN PRAISE OF TREES
Trees play a major role in combating climate change by removing carbon emissions from the air around us. It’s time for me to plant a tree.
Gentlemans Portion 