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Ancient Roman Bath: UNESCO World Heritage Site
Nestled in the southern Cotswolds, the city of Bath is renowned for its historic architecture and as a UNESCO World Heritage Site due to its well-preserved Georgian and Roman architectural heritage....
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Cliveden House: A Glorious Sunday Lunch
Commanding panoramic views across the Berkshire countryside and the River Thames, Cliveden House is surrounded by hundreds of sprawling acres of National Trust protected formal gardens and woodland....
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Da Luigi Italian Bistro in the heart of Chipping Camden
Nestled in a 17th-century 'chocolate box' timber frame wattle-and-daub heritage building, Da Luigi Bistro is a warm and welcoming family-run Italian restaurant on the picturesque high street of...
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Amersham & The Griffin: Lunch in the Chiltern Hills
With its half-timbered houses and handsome Market Hall, Amersham is one of the most photogenic market towns in the Chilterns. Having spent my formative years living in Amersham and going to school at...
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Cirencester: Roman Heritage & Medieval Charm
Cirencester is a vibrant market town steeped in history, offering a fascinating blend of Roman heritage and medieval charm. Once one of the largest towns in Roman Britain, Cirencester’s rich past is...
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The Eight Bells: Chipping Campden Pub Lunch
Set in the heart of Chipping Campden, The Eight Bells is a traditional Cotswold pub co-owned by Neil and Julie Hargreaves for almost 30 years. Built in the 14th-century to house the stonemasons who...
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Bletchley Park: Home of the WWII Code Breakers
The name Bletchley Park will forever be linked to WWII codebreaking exploits and revered as the birthplace of modern computing. The historic estate near Milton Keynes was Britain's main codebreaking...
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King's College Cambridge & Fitzwilliam Museum
With a world famous Chapel and Choir, King's College Cambridge was founded by King Henry VI in 1441, but finished in 1544 during the reign of King Henry VIII. Regarded as one of the finest examples of...
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Café Boulud in Yorkville: Classic Sunday Lunch
Michelin-star chef Daniel Boulud’s French Brasserie in Toronto's Four Seasons Hotel in Yorkville, Café Boulud, serves a seasonally changing menu rooted in French tradition, highlighting both bistro...
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Cory's Golden Fried Crab and Basil Spaghetti
Lovely and light, the flavours of crab, wine and cream intermingle beautifully in this luscious pasta, lifted by the lemon and basil. A delicious dinner for our first evening visiting our dear friends...
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Cory's Classic French Canadian Tourtière
Hearty and satisfying, Cory's homemade Tourtière is the ultimate winter treat. A traditional French Canadian meat pie with flaky crust and hearty spiced filling, this iconic dish is traditionally...
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Homemade Salmon Gavlax on Blini with Caviar
One of the most elegant Christmas appetizers, the Swedes have celebrated the tradition of making Gravlax for the Christmas season for generations — on Christmas Eve in particular — a feast they call...
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Salame al Cioccolato: An Italian Christmas Treat
An Italian and Portuguese dessert made from cocoa, broken biscuits, butter and sometimes alcohol such as port wine or rum, this delectable chocolate dessert is made with melted chocolate, vanilla tea...
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Richard's Whipped Feta & Cranberry Dip
Our good friend Richard made this sensational cranberry-topped whipped feta dip as a festive appetizer while we were visiting before Christmas. A joyous appetizer with the colours of Christmas, this...
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Jean's Reuben Spirals: The Absolute Best Appetizer
Many of my favourite recipes have been inspired by others, and sometimes, shamelessly lifted in their entirety — but I do believe in giving credit where credit's due. Jean White made the best...
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Cory & Richard's Luscious Indian Lamb Dinner
For those who love the magical flavours of indian cuisine, Madhur Jaffrey is the queen of curries and world authority on Indian food, having published over 15 cookbooks on the subject over the last 40...
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The Ultimate Club Sandwich: A Triple-Decker Classic
The classic club is a triple-decker sandwich made up of three slices of toasted white bread, deli-sliced turkey, ham, Swiss or Provolone cheese, grilled bacon, fresh lettuce, and hot house tomatoes....
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Guy's Leek & Potato Soup with Homemade Focaccia
My husband's homemade focaccia has become something of a legend. In anticipation of a special weekend lunch while visiting our friends Cory and Richard, focaccia was to be one of the menu highlights,...
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Kiin: Royal Thai Cuisine with Chef Nuit Regular
A culinary tapestry of Royal Thai-inspired delights, Kiin is a unique dining experience from award-winning Chef Nuit Regular and Jeff Regular, the restaurateur couple behind Toronto Thai institutions...
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Laylak: Modern Lebanese Cuisine in Toronto
Laylak, which means “lilac” in Arabic, promises diners authentic Middle Eastern flavours while encapsulating the culture of Lebanon in a harmonious blend of tradition and modernity. A gorgeous cream...
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