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…