When to Mock a Crispy Duck!
I love my food.. most of us do. Personally I love all Cantonese and Pekinese foods, the flavours, spices, the way it looks, the fresh food and the way it’s cooked. If you’ve ever been to a really good Chinese restaurant and taken part in a banquet, you’ll know that no menu would be complete…
H10 Costa Adele Palace, Tenerife and the letter Not to complain!
In June 2017, my family and I went off to sunny Tenerife, one of the Canary Islands located off the West…
Michael Scott Bathrooms and Kitchens – A Master Craftsman where only perfection is acceptable
With my daughters married and settled in their own homes this was the point at which my wife and I decided…
The Chocolate Cafe, Henley on Thames – A Riverside Pit Stop for a great lunch
You just don’t say no when offered a cruise along the Thames by friends with a stunning boat like something from…
Greenberry Cafe, Primrose Hill – The little Gem with an Organic Flavour
London has some great green belt places in the heart of the city. Recently I visited Primrose Hill. What a delightful…
Bocconcino, London – Advance to Mayfair for Authentic Italian food within a Tuscan Setting
For those that play the game called Monopoly you’ll immediately know that Mayfair is Londons most expensive property location. It’s surrounded…
An attack on Manchester achieves what?
Around the world, senseless atrocities continue to take place and affect people going about their normal lives. Conflicts in distant countries create extremists…
Gusto – Manchester – Italian food for the discerning
Behind every closed door lay secrets that often remain between four walls. When we think of trendy cities full of life,…
Grill on the Alley – Like a reliable friend
Manchester has a surprising number of culinary hot spots where survival is based on high foot fall or in some instances where…
I’m no green fingers but ..
I thought this year I would try my hand at growing Beef Tomatoes, Mint, Strawberries, Lola Ross and Picnic Cucumbers. I…
OMG! Guess who arrived by helicopter next to Ethrow Country Park whilst I was out walking!
My wife and I spent last bank holiday Monday out walking with friends in Ethrow Country Park … A lovely place…
I’ve not used National Tyres before .. but they exceeded my expectations
The M.O.T. for my car is coming up and I knew I would need two new tyres. I called my dealer where…
How do we get from peace to war?
One thing is for sure that the way of life that I experience in this country will not be the same…
What would it take for you to give up your seat if asked to leave a plane because they overbooked?
United Airlines could not have handled the debacle of removing a passenger that was picked at random with more carelessness in…
Obsessed about Peanut Butter? There’s one I can’t recommend!
I just love peanut butter.. love it with bananas, jam, honey, syrup and on its own. I love the smooth and…
