Tips for a First Timer in New York
After our recent trip to the Big Apple (read my travel post here) I have been asked by so many people what my tips are for visiting New York. It seems all my friends and family have trips to New … Continued
A First Timer in New York
New York is one of those bucket list destinations that everyone I know either wants to go to or has already been and wants to go back. There is something about The Big Apple that draws you in: its size, … Continued
My 2013 – A Year in a Post
I thought it would be remiss of me to end 2013 without some sort of review post looking back over the year. It’s been a good one, really, with lots of things going on. Here are some of my memories… … Continued
#BEDN 11 > Remembrance – Never Forget
Monday 11th November is classed as Remembrance – or Armistice – Day. We mark the occasion with a traditional silence at 11am and by wearing a poppy. Personally I am privileged to normally take part in two Remembrance Day parades locally each … Continued
#BEDN 8 > Day in the Life
What is a typical Friday like for you? Is it a normal working day involving an early alarm call? Do you have a Friday lunch time routine that is different to any other day of the week? Maybe it’s pub-straight-from-the-office … Continued
Review: Cooking with Quark
Quark is a naturally fat free spoon-able soft cheese. The Lake District Dairy Company, who have launched their new range of Quark in the last week, sent me a hamper of goodies so I could try using it in one … Continued
Always Stay in the Bike Lane
Following the increased number of cyclists in New York, police are cracking down on bad biking… including giving tickets to people cycling on the road instead of in the bike lane (which incidentally is not illegal). Here is the “public … Continued
Year in Photos (22 Jan 2010)
I know that pictures of pictures don’t generally come out very well but I wanted to share with you the print I have at the top of my stairs. It’s a black and white photograph of the Twin Towers in … Continued