No Place Like London for the Holidays
December 17th, 2011While there’s no place like home for the holidays, we’d just like to remind you that this time of year is also one of the best times to visit London! From the Winter Wonderland Markets in Hyde Park to the Hampton Court Palace Ice Rink, planning a trip to London during Christmas is a magnificent ... Read More
D-Day — the Turning Point of World War II
June 5th, 2011Tomorrow marks the 67th anniversary of the Normandy Invasion — the most well-planned, massive and secret invasion of World War II. A statue of British Prime Minister Winston Churchill, who helped coordinate the landings stands in Paris and calls to mind his unwavering will and courage of the English people. The quotation on the ... Read More
London Theater Season – Exciting New Productions!
February 24th, 2011London Theater is in full swing and you’ll be spoiled for choice by a host of new productions! I did a survey of our theatre-going friends and here are their choices… ... Read More
Delicious French Navarin of Lamb on a Cold Winter’s Day
January 27th, 2011It’s a freezing day in London, a perfect time to fix an easy and delicious French casserole, called Navarin d’Agneau. I’ve adapted the recipe from several others, especially The Silver Palate Cookbook. ... Read More
London at Sunrise
January 6th, 2011I like to drive my daughter to school if I’ve got time in the mornings. It’s a great time to talk about life, friends, school and more. One of the benefits is that we drive through Kensington Gardens, where it divides with Hyde Park. The other week, was lucky enough to see this sunrise as we drove past. ... Read More