Haiku: Eating Alone in London
A solo diner at an Italian restaurant in London inspired a haiku.
Tag: UK
St. Paul’s at Midnight, in the Moonlight – a Haiku and Some Photos
Photos & haiku for St. Paul’s: I’m in love with the night, the cathedral, the moon, and London.
Reading London: A Chance Encounter Down Memory Lane, Literally
In London, following a character from Sarah Jane Stratford’s book Radio Girls down a street where I’ve been – the Strand.
Haiku for Highgate Cemetery
Haiku about a visit to this garden cemetery on a typical London afternoon, cool and foggy, with the subtle air of mystery and contained excitement that the city always holds for me.
It’s Owl-Right (plus a haiku)
I met a couple of owls during a recent trip to Scotland. Not on a walkabout in the verdant countryside – smack-dab in the middle of Edinburgh’s Royal Mile.
Arepas Revisited, with Input from Edinburgh and The Pleasant Peasant
A multinational look at arepas, the traditional Venezuelan bread stuffed with various fillings. They are a big hit at the Edinburgh Farmer’s Market.
Simple Dishes: Venison Casserole at the The Ensign Ewart in Edinburgh
An Edinburgh pub dating back to 1680 dishes up a meal that is worthy of the ages.
Aberdeen, A’m Gled Tae Meet Ye
Digital postcards from Scotland’s Aberdeen, the surprisingly colorful “Granite City”.
Edinburgh’s Hipster Food Court and the Butcher Bad Boy Burger
Foodie-worthy, hipster-appropriate, gorgeous views: I highly recommend the Waverly Mall food court in Edinburgh. And don’t miss the Butcher Bad Boy burger!
My Room with a View: Nautical Twilight in Aberdeen
Nighttime photos of the ever-changing but never-dark sky in the Scottish summertime.
War Cemeteries: a Memorial Day Reminder of the Cost of Peace
American Battle Monuments Commission cemeteries in Florence, Italy and Cambridge, UK are beautiful Memorial Day reminders of the cost of peace.
A Glover Gardens Follower Shares: “Summer Days” Cocktail
A tropical cocktail recipe is shared by a Glover Gardens follower from Glasgow.
It’s Not Just About the Food; It’s About the Connections
It’s not just about the cooking. It’s about the sharing. It’s about the connections, like this sweet story about Rosalyn and the Scotch Eggs her mom made.
Glasgow in December (2)
A December business trip to Glasgow provided a brief opportunity to soak up its food, shopping and culture. It did not disappoint!
Found (and edited) Recipe: Scotch Eggs
I spent years yearning for the Scotch Eggs I’d had at a Dickens Festival in Galveston, Texas. The Grill-Meister made them for Christmas breakfast, and they were a hit.
Glasgow in December
On the way to Glasgow – what does Christmas look like there compared to Glover Gardens?
