Spirits
We were in Edinburgh at the weekend, and so we thought it a good idea to buy the neighbours a gift for cat-sitting. They love whisky and I am …
Scotland
The Kitchin, Edinburgh The Kitchin was recommended to us as one of Edinburgh’s best dining establishments; Kitchin being the surname of the couple who run it. It has quite …
Ceramics
Whilst we were in Edinburgh we visited the studio of Sarah-Jane Selwood. This is something I have wanted to do since I purchased my first piece of hers in …
Fast food
I recently blogged about simple pleasures; the cafe Two Thin Laddies in Edinburgh delivers them very well. I was a bit worried when we walked in, it seemed as …
Ceramics
At the crack of sparrow-fart tomorrow morning the partner and I will be going to Edinburgh. We’ll check out the wine merchants and, even better, we will go and …
Recipes
One meal we cook quite regularly is a simple affair, but it is one of those really pleasing things with are just a total hoot to eat: grilled prawns …
Non-alcoholic
The espresso machine is one of the best and most thoughtful gifts I’ve ever been given. I thought the Ristretto coffee pod was the best espresso I’d ever had, …
Germany
And this wine isn’t short on it. Riesling Auslese Eitelsbacher Karthauserhofberg 2007, Karthauserhof A lovely, lovely nose of ultra-ripe limes, with a hint of charming peachiness. There is a …
General
I am as English as the day is long and therefore I like little pleasures. When someone offers an English person a cup of tea they will respond with …
London
Last night I went to Hawksmoor for the third time this year (you can read my original review here). The basic message I feel I should express first is …
