I am writing this evening with a very full belly. A very full, very happy, hot-dogged belly. And since it’s my first (proper) hotdog in…
Once again, it’s been a couple of busy days as I enjoy my lovely American holidays. I admit that yesterday began with a less-than-happy start…
Today was one of those days that didn’t include any true accomplishments, but that did include lots and lots of smiles and laughter. Yes, it…
I have finally made it to the Homeland, after beginning my travels a couple of days back. I’m extremely exhausted so won’t wax lyrical about home, but…
I am finally back in America after more than two years in Scotland – and after two emotionally draining days of international travel. I can’t really say that I’m…
I’m heading to the Homeland for a visit in a few days and I’m already salivating at the thought of it. Actually, I’ve been salivating…
I’m not a big fan of the rain but when the skies open up I do find myself looking – and hoping – for a rainbow. Rainbows make me…
When the Stirling Smith announced that they were going to unveil their restored, 1930s ice cream bicycle, I marked my calendar and prayed for nice weather. I really…
Did you know that there is only one lake in all of Scotland? I know that may be hard to believe, but it’s true. (There…
I am a runner. I eat pizza. I drink beer. And I look good naked*. I realise that’s a bit of an odd opening line,…
I have finally had my first pie. Well, my first Scottish meat pie at least. Pies are a pretty big deal in Scotland – in the whole of the…
For years, I have secretly (or maybe not-so-secretly) been annoyed by the way people open their bananas. I would watch people do it the wrong…
By the time I was six years old, I had consumed countless s’mores. They’ve been a part of my life for as far back as I…
Today is my 39th birthday. It seems silly to care or to mark the day at all. But it’s my birthday, so I can’t help…
When I eat Doritos, I smile. And sometimes I even laugh a little bit. All because of my obsessive-compulsive way of eating them – and the memory of…
It’s the first Friday of January, therefore the first Friday of the New Year. And a new year is an opportunity for a new start.…
I managed to survive Christmas alone. I won’t lie and say that it was easy. In fact, it was so very hard. My broken heart…
I’ve decided to spend Christmas alone this year. I know that sounds silly to some people, but it seems like the right thing to do…
Tater tot casserole has got to be one of the world’s yummiest, tastiest comfort foods – ever! I love it. I crave it. I gobble it up…
If you asked me what I thought of Marks and Spenser Food Halls 10 years ago, I’d have turned my nose up and tsked a…