London, England Give us a place with intriguing architecture, culture, markets and cuisine to explore. Give us a place where we can stay for five days or more and never run out of things to do. Give us picturesque open spaces, neighborhoods and historical sites to peruse. Our travel mission will be to cover as much territory as…
Category: England: London
For the Love of Pubs
London, England We love London pubs. Each watering hole reflects history, tradition, the neighborhood and local patrons. Step inside and take it all in. One of our favorite pub foods is a side dish called mushy peas. Our RoadTripFlavors version substitutes traditional marrowfat peas with easily sourced frozen peas. Click on the recipe link below. Mapping the Day A…
Beatles Fans Come Together on Abbey Road
London, England
London Shopping
London, England Shopping in London gave us a bit of sticker shock. On our visit in March 2015, the U.S. dollar was weak for purchasing goods. We did some window shopping and our fair share of buying. We also gleaned inspiration at unique shopping venues for exquisite culinary preparations like Smoked Salmon & Lobster Roulade, Pie & Mash and Beef Wellington. The…
Cut on The Shard
London, England At The Shard’s Oblix Lounge, small plates offerings include a standup presentation of a wedge-ingredients salad. We call it the “Shard Cut” Wedge Salad for fun. It is just as tasty as a traditional Wedge Salad, but demonstrates creativity and inspiration for presentation. Mapping the Day According to many published and online travel commentaries,…
When in London, Drink Gin
London, England London Dry Gin production was indeed a worthy lesson to explore in our quest for all things culinary in England’s capital. And as always, when we travel, we drink like locals. We had wonderful experiences at two London Gin Distilleries. Each experience differed, just as dramatically as their products. Mapping the…
Mind the Gap
London, England “Mind the Gap,” “Bubble & Squeak,” “Zed” not “Zee” for the last letter of the alphabet and “Crisps” not “Pototo Chips.” The British have their own unique phrases and we were determined to embrace the Queen’s English and the London lifestyle from day one. From our inaugural ride on the underground subway to our first meal…