We awoke to rain. Rain and more rain and almost gave up on any plans for sightseeing. Drew convinced us that over Petworth House (an hour east into West Sussex), the rain was due to stop at 2.00pm. Very precise. He suggested that our plan to visit Petworth should proceed. We decided that we would go to Midhurst first (it's on the way). Hey Kent, to cut a long story short. It's a very pretty town, lots of ancient buildings, most noticeable because of terrac...

Last night I baked the Colston Bun. Great hot out of the oven and even better as toast this morning. The house smelt like Hot Cross Buns. The Colston Bun will live again in Australia. Also cooked the Fartes of Portingale (Portuguese meatballs). Also very tasty, however far too few for 4 people. We learned one thing. These are boiled meatballs and if you boil too long, it will release all the fat. If you are on a low fat diet then boil away.

What a red letter day. Drew drove us to Arundel Castle for a day of Jousting. He set Siri the simple task of directing us to the castle, using map coordinates he'd found on the web. An hour and a half later, he announced that we had reached our destination. It was in the middle of the countryside with not a building in sight. From the backseat I sang, "We're on the road to nowhere". It's David Byrne "Talking Heads". Drew responded, "and note perfect". Thi...

What a red letter day. Drew drove us to Arundel Castle for a day of Jousting. He set Siri the simple task of directing us to the castle, using map coordinates he'd found on the web. An hour and a half later, he announced that we had reached our destination. It was in the middle of the countryside with not a building in sight. From the backseat I sang, "We're on the road to nowhere". It's David Byrne "Talking Heads". Drew responded, "and note perfect". Thi...

As many will know, I always try to collect recipies on our travels, particuarly traditional ones. In the UK, there was a major break in the continuity and unlike the Italians and French, who have restaurants still serving traditional fare, the English don't. I'd hardly want to collect recipies for pub meals in England. I've dug deaper and will add recipes to this blog as I progress. To make a tarte of apples and Orange pilles.TAke your orenges, and lay them i...