London For Food Lovers Samuel Johnson famously said: “When a man is tired of London, he is tired of life, for there is in London all that life can afford.” Join me on a Food & Wine Adventure soon! I suspect he’s right. But what if you don’t have a lifetime to devote to London? […]
Glasgow For Food Lovers The name Glasgow comes from Gaelic for ‘dear green place’. Perhaps not the first thing that comes to mind when we talk of a city famous for its locomotive and shipbuilding industries, and which still seems perversely proud of its somewhat gritty, working-class reputation. Join me on a Food & Wine […]
Special Places To Stay In The British Isles For a cluster of relatively small islands, Great Britain and Ireland offer a lot to discover. The perfect size for a driving holiday – whether a long weekend in just one area or a few weeks taking in as much as possible – they also have some […]
Scottish Highlands – North Coast 500 I’m always surprised when people say they’ve “seen Scotland” after visiting Glasgow or Edinburgh. When just a few hours’ drive north is some of the world’s most spectacular scenery. Join me on a Food & Wine Adventure of a lifetime! The Scottish Highlands are full of beautiful bays, craggy […]
Best Breakfasts in Scotland My favourite meal in Scotland is undoubtedly breakfast. Although I’ve had some fine lunches and dinners in my ancestral homeland, what always stands out for me is the quality (and often quantity) of Scottish breakfasts. Discover More Of The Best Eats in Scotland, Wales & England Perhaps because of the cold […]
Taste of Wales “Why on earth would you go to Wales on holiday?” a British friend scoffed. He was even more shocked when I said it was as much for the thriving food culture as the gorgeous scenery. As this taste of Wales will show, we often overlook what’s in our own back yard! Join […]
Top 5 English Cheeses With ample rolling green hills perfect for grazing livestock, England had a rich tradition of farmhouse cheesemaking from Roman times until WWII. Over 90% of traditional cheesemaking ceased with the centralized food production introduced during the war years, but thankfully England’s most famous cheeses survived and many more have been resurrected […]
