During our road trip, we visited many spots that happened to have a literary connection. Of course, it’s difficult not to stumble upon some English location without a literary connection. From York, we added to our gothic depression, by continuing…
A Ploughman’s End
This blog post ends the England road trip series. I hope you enjoyed reading about my adventures in discovering England’s landscapes, local foods and culture. I close this topic with this post about the delicious board of delicacies typically offered at…
Getting Gloomy in the Moors
Our whirlwind England road trip was coming to an end. We left the beautiful Lakes District and headed east towards Yorkshire, with an ultimate destination towards the moors famed by the Brontë sisters. But first, of course, we stopped for a…
Gingerbread in Cumbria
I know I’ve expressed, in many posts, my love for gingerbread. So, of course when I heard about a much-talked-about gingerbread in Cumbria (the Lakes District), I just had to seek it out. But first, allow me to talk about my…
Picnicking at Pemberly
On our way out of the Peaks District we made a most interesting stop to fulfill another mission – as demanded by my travel cohort. We were to visit Lyme Park; the massive grounds and home that represented Mr. Darcy’s Pemberly…
Puddings in the Peak District – Part 3
Back in Tideswell, I made a return visit to Tindall’s Bakery for more local treats. There, I discovered handmade Thar Cakes, Wakes Cakes and Derby Biscuits. These cookies were a random find, but they were so delicious and came with a…
Puddings in the Peak District – Part 2
Our first morning in Derbyshire, the Peak District. I awoke in our quaint cottage and decided to utilize our treasured finds from the night before. As the coffee was seeping in the French press, I sliced the homemade bread and…
Puddings in the Peak District – Part 1
We wound our way on country roads surrounded by rolling green hills scattered with grazing cows and sheep. The panorama looked unreal and as much as I did try, the camera just could not capture its magnificent beauty. We have…
Roaming the Countryside
While strolling through the picturesque villages of England, we stumbled upon signs indicating public footpaths. We followed some of the signs and they lead us through privately owned meadows and farmlands, sometimes encountering grazing sheep. It is important to note the attribute…
One of the Best Savory Pies in the Cotswolds
With my last post proclaiming my love for pasties, I shamelessly revealed my guilty adoration for piecrust. Anytime I sense the aroma of warm baked crust, I just need it. I want it. I just can’t resist the warm flakiness…
Pasty Love
First, I must declare that everything should be baked in a flaky crust. I am a huge fan of pie crust. Especially one that encloses a moist, delicious filling. On this road trip, I couldn’t resist ordering a flaky item…
Pub Dining and Inn Stay
I woke up in a room at the College Arms – an inn once owned by Henry VIII. The quaint rooms are nestled above a full service pub; of which I learned is typical of British Inns. As a traveler,…