This month I am missing my G&T so thought it only appropriate that I include one of my favourites from Surrey based Silent Pool. Ok, so those of you who know me will note that I may have been swayed by the stunning bottle(s) which make amazing stem vases, but the fell in love with …
Gin and tonic has been my elixir of choice since there was only really a choice of Gordon’s or Bombay Sapphire. But it has to be a French (or as it has become known in our household ‘dad-sized measure’) and it has to be served over ice with the correct accompaniment. Do not mix up …
Known for his Lancastrian heritage as much as his cooking, Nigel Haworth has stepped over the border. Louisa Castle speaks to the down-to-earth chef and business man about finding those local gems and why Cheshire is his next domain The Nag’s Head at Haughton Moss, already has the reputation as being one of the best …
It is one thing to visit a stately home, it is quite another to stay behind out of hours and make one your temporary home. Louisa Castle gets a taste for being the lady of the manor at Weston Park in Shropshire We enjoy quite a few stately homes on our doorstep, learning about the …