Did you know that Eggnog originates in England? This festive feast, that is nowadays so synonymous with our cousins across the pond, does in fact owe its culinary heritage to this fair isle. In the 14th century a drink comprised of hot milk curdled with ale called Posset was enjoyed. Over the years eggs and […]
Bath Christmas Market A Very British Festive Treat
On a rather cold Sunday in early December we decided to pay a visit to the historic Roman city of Bath. Being just an hours drive from us we often venture to this very civilised slice of Somerset but were drawn on this particular weekend by the annual Bath Christmas Market. The award winning Bath Christmas […]
Christmas Gift Guide
So the clock is ticking. The countdown to christmas has begun. It’s time to riffle through every Christmas gift guide one can lay their hands on for inspiration and to make the tedium of shopping for everyone but ones self just that little bit less, well, dreadful. Without further ado, here it is; my first […]