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Recipes

Anna and Michael Olson’s Recipes

Anna and Michael Olson share some of their favourite recipes with us. Maple Walnut Scones – 12 scones 3 cups 450g all–purpose flour ¼ cup 50g granulated sugar 1 tbsp 15ml baking powder ½ tsp 2g salt ¾ cup 175g cold unsalted butter, cut into pieces ¾ cup 175g milk, plus extra for brushing ¼ cup […]

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Americas Destinations

Visiting the Olsons

Three intensive days in Ontario were coming to an end for Anna Hyman, but there was one final, special treat to come – spending time with Anna and Michael Olson. It had been a fabulous, all too short trip to Niagara. We had viewed the mighty, awe-inspiring Niagara Falls from both the air and the […]

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Codorniu Frizz 5.5 Percent Low Alcohol Wine

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Getting There

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines 2016

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines know, because their passengers have told them so, that they enjoy the ease and comfort of cruising ‘from right on their doorstep’ so as to avoid the hassle and ordeal of crowded airports and flights; in other words, UK departure ports. Passengers have also told them that they would appreciate some […]

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Cookery Classes

A Cruise Liner, Afternoon Tea, a Cookery Lesson and a Cookery Book

Anna Russel, Duchess of Bedford, was born a couple of hundred years too early. It was she, it is said, who when feeling a little peckish between lunch and dinner thought up the idea of having a something light to eat mid-afternoon – in other words – afternoon tea. The idea quickly spread amongst the […]

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Culture UK

Nottingham Above Ground

Nottingham Underground had been a fascinating experience for Anna Hyman but she also needed to feel the fresh air on her face and discover what else this friendly, lively city had to offer. Apart from its obvious attractions – like its castle, music hall and dungeons Nottingham is also an excellent destination for lovers of […]