Category Archives: FOOD

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Early Autumn in Nova Scotia

A road trip to Nova Scotia was made even more enjoyable by a stop in Shediac and spending the evening with Odette and Jerry, whom we met on our Panama Canal/South America cruise in 2008.

A stop for lunch at Le Caveau restaurant in Grand Pre.

Our destination –  Bridgetown, NS – with good friends, Jean and John plus the added bonus of Irene and Arvid joining us from Toronto. We’re having a good catch-up and some good laughs along with celebration of Jean’s birthday on 28th.

Sightseeing on the Fundy Shore with quick visit to J&J’s cabin.

 

 

A drive to Luckett’s winery for lunch (near Wolfville).

To  Annapolis Royal for the Saturday market, then off to shop for lobster. The one Jean is holding is the largest I’ve ever seen – a 14lber!

Back to the cabin to cook and eat the lobster! the most perfect evening possible.

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An evening in Dublin

Getting from the airport to our hotel (The Gibson) was an absolute cinch! The air link bus from the airport (€10 round trip) dropped us within 100 yards, and the tram that runs through the city stops outside the door at the last stop – The Point. A modern, and very comfortable hotel in the dock area.

We rode the tram in to Temple Bar area to find The Storehouse pub and restaurant – we weren’t disappointed! Great food, great Guinness, and terrific live music. The street entertainment was pretty darn good too! A fun evening!

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My beautiful and diverse homeland (7)

Southward bound with a stop in Leicester to visit Lesley. Enjoyed a nice walk around Foxton Canal and enjoyed watching the long boats go through the series of locks.

And then another most delicious Indian dinner.

imageOnward to Dorset via the Fosse way.

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Good old British grub!

Into Whitby to the Humble Pie ‘n’ Mash Shop for dinner!!! Oh! My!

.. And as we stepped outside with full tummies and a wonderful feeling of well-being, we noticed the invitation on the bench.

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My beautiful and diverse homeland (4)

The drive from Durham to Whitby was short in miles (as the crow flies) , but we made a few diversions. First stop in Redcar and a walk on the endless beach which was also enjoyed by many dogs and their owners – they, the dogs, made us smile and miss Lucy.

Maerske by the Sea, from where Dennis’s great-grandfather emigrated to the U.S.

Ruswarp – where we are staying – a couple of miles from Whitby. We  enjoyed the country walk along the river into town and back . Met up with Tom and Doris for fish and chips at the #1 fish & chip place in the UK! Whitby was crazy busy! Saturday night at the height of summer!!!

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My beautiful and diverse homeland (3)

We left Ecclefechan, after tromping around overgrown cemeteries trying to decipher the inscriptions on the stones, for another picturesque and beautiful drive eastwards.

Our first stop was Holtwhistle – the geographical center of Great Britain. Hmm! If Scotland secedes that will all have to be reconfigured! Anyway, another charming little town.

Hadrian’s wall – I’ve always wanted to see it. We followed it east.

Next stop Hexham – on the spur of the moment to see if we could find a cobbler to repair my beloved gladiator sandals. Success! They will probably last me another several years. What a gem of a town though – very medieval and an amazing abbey in the center (c.673).

Our destination, Durham, another place that’s been on my list. Our B&B a couple of miles out of town – very nice – but Durham itself is beautiful with the castle and cathedral in the town center, and River Wear bisecting. The cathedral is huge and absolutely beautiful as well as being an architectural and engineering feat in the 11th century. Oh! And I forgot to mention the delicious Indian dinner!

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More fun times in Belfast with the Dutch….

We are so happy to have Agnita, Henk and the girls here again (before they return to Amsterdam:(

It was especially festive with the Arts in the Park weekend, being on the waterfront and all the activities surrounding the visit of  the Lynx, and celebrating their 20th anniversary.

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(The) Lost Kitchen .. Debut dinner in Freedom on July 4

Erin French, proprietor, decorator, hostess, and cook is an artiste! Her restaurant officially opened with a 5-course meal in the beautifully renovated Freedom Mill, and it was flawless! Each item on the table had been carefully thought out, and each course lovingly prepared using the freshest of ingredients and cooked to perfection. I can’t wait it go back!

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Two extremes

We took a run out to Santo Domingo Pueblo – I was hoping to find some jewelry makers ‘open’, but no luck. Will stop over at the Plaza tomorrow where the portico of the Governor’s Palace is lined with amazing, licensed jewelers and artists. Photos are discouraged in the pueblo, but these are stealth-on the move shots.

We then drove to Canyon Road, the renowned ‘high end gallery strip’ in Santa Fe. The sculptures on display are amazing and, needless to say, there was n0 point delving too deeply into the galleries. – other than to view. The road itself is charming with the traditional adobe buildings.

We had to return to Jambo’s, the African restaurant we went to last week, for another amazing meal. I love that place!

The piece de la resistance was our first attempt at a memorable New Mexico sunset. We have seen beautiful sunsets all over the country, at home, and around the world, but I really wanted to experience one here!