Padstow feels like the town that Rick built. From his fish and chip shop, to his patisserie, to his gift shop, to his shiny flagship Seafood Restaurant that overlooks the bobbing boats in the harbour… The presence of Mr Rick Stein is keenly felt in this small village on the Cornish coast. We’ve come […]
Travel
When we booked the trip at Christmas, it didn’t seem so remarkable. We would fly in for 36 hours; see the pyramids, the sphinx and antiquities. We would stay in a nice hotel overlooking the Nile. We planned to go to the bazaar and eat our body weight in hommos. On January 25 that changed […]
How far will you go for a great lunch? This was a question that was stalking me as I clambered back up a 60 degree slope that was covered in streams of powder and ice. We’ve flown across the world for meals. El Bulli. Fat Duck. Osteria Francescana. Per Se. We drove six hours into […]
It’s not a bad view. If only I was dressed in a way that did it justice. I think this is the first time I’ve ever ventured into a Michelin starred restaurant with my hair in Heidi braids and plastic and metal manacles on my feet. My skis have been parked outside with dozens of […]
I’ll put it out there. I’m not a great skier. I’m pretty physically conservative. I don’t much like pain- whether it comes from falling, or torture devices that masquerade as ski boots. I’m not built for speed. But I do appreciate twinkle lights, alpine scenery, and faux furry hoods. Add to that the scents of […]