Miss Lavinia Letitia Lamont, ‘Topsy’ to her friends. I roll the name around my tongue, savouring the clipped consonants and flowing vowels. Never has a daughter so graceful, been born to a father so d… more →
Grapes of WrathRen wrote 21 hours ago: Succulent, aged Moulard duck breast with thyme, bay and a hint of freshly-grated nutmeg is pan-seare … more →
Ren wrote 1 month ago: (you might also like this recipe) Local, pastured chicken livers pan-fried on rosemary skewers with … more →
Ren wrote 2 months ago: Loin of rabbit with pancetta, porcini, wild onions, garlic and sage.. Sauté pancetta in a teaspoon o … more →
Mia wrote 2 months ago: Pretty little plums! Or rather, Plum and Cognac Ice Cream for me. I got the inspiration for thi … more →
Al K Hall wrote 2 months ago: Day 01 My get-away to Camp David (as in Hasselhoff) started off like that first shot of a hard liquo … more →
drinkdoctrine wrote 3 months ago: Before I forget I attach a link to a recent article I’ve written for bars&clubs magazine f … more →
fabulousphotogift wrote 8 months ago: Champagne and Newspaper Gift Sets. Choose from Champagne, Cognac, Fine Wine, Malt Whiskey, Aged Port … more →
gindaisy wrote 9 months ago: At this month’s meeting, we are paying a little more attention to the fascinating liquor that … more →
Chris Wright wrote 11 months ago: Miss Lavinia Letitia Lamont, ‘Topsy’ to her friends. I roll the name around my tongue, savouring the … more →
AP wrote 1 year ago: Legend has it that a group of Dutch exporters and French vintners thought to maximize shipping (and … more →
Chris Wright wrote 1 year ago: I reached the Police station by way of Marylebone road in less than an hour, and announced myself to … more →
Chris Wright wrote 1 year ago: The teacup rattled in its saucer. Earl Grey slopping over the rim as Colonel Meridew Musters roared … more →
Chris Wright wrote 1 year ago: Stretched between the pear trees lining the avenue, the nets were alive with birds. Dinner at the ch … more →
Chris Wright wrote 1 year ago: The following tale is taken from the journal of my very dear friend Mr. E. Flavius Mercurius. Posted … more →
Chris Wright wrote 1 year ago: On a splendid spring morning there is little better than a breakfast at Richeaux on Piccadilly, foll … more →
tomdelorme wrote 1 year ago: Since 1912 Château du Tariquet has been home to the Grassa family. They first gained notoriety for H … more →