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Fig and Sparrow

My first drink of the day is tea, but by mid-morning latest I’m in need of a coffee. And a good coffee at that. My latest caffeine find is Fig […]

RoMo Coffee in London

RoMo Coffee (Ro = Roasting, Mo = Mobile) is a small mobile coffee chain with carts in a few locations around London. I have come across two of their sites […]

No More Pumpkin Pie!

Aside from pumpkin pie, there are many other tasty pumpkin recipes and serving suggestions.  Click any picture for a larger version. . For day 4 of my Pumpkin Week.

Pumpkin Pie

Squashes have been cultivated in Africa and the Americas since 7000 BC and have many, many uses.  They are valued as food, medicines, containers, musical instruments and even air fresheners. […]

The Attendant

Ever been to an underground coffee shop? Not that unusual, I know. How about in a former public toilet? Not so common! But that’s exactly what you’ll find at The […]

Top Places to Eat Out in Moscow

I was in Moscow twice last year, on business, and although I found some absolutely fantastic restaurants, the prices did make my eyes water a little.  So when I came […]

Americans in London

The United States and Britain have had a long and strong relationship.  London contains many memorials and buildings, and bars too, that recognise and commemorate this friendship. 1. FD Roosevelt […]

Tea and Nonsense

“Take some more tea,” the March Hare said to Alice, very earnestly. “I’ve had nothing yet,” Alice replied in an offended tone, “so I can’t take more.” “You mean you […]