Category Archives: British
The full English (or Scottish, Welsh or Irish) infographic
I love this infographic by Tokketok that illustrates what a full English breakfast (or Scottish, Welsh or Irish breakfast) actually entails, in case there was ever any question. Actually there might be some items up for debate – for example, I was surprised to see that baked beans were not included in the full English. I’ve had breakfast at plenty of B&Bs and restaurants in Britain where the full English has included the beans. What do you think?
Best of British kitchens
Photo credit: Metropolitan Home
Sure, British food has long been the butt of many jokes stateside (despite the fact that most of it is all lies!), but their kitchen design has been head and shoulders ahead of ours. Apartment Therapy has a roundup of the best of the bunch. Thanks to Ally for bringing this to my attention!
Rain, rain, go away!
There is no sign that truly summery weather will arrive before the start of July. Photo credit: PA
You’ve heard that the rain in Spain stays mainly in the plain. But this year, it seems that the rain in England stays mainly … well, everywhere.
Last month, the country reported a record heatwave. Now, only a few weeks later, they’re calling it “European monsoon” weather, with hurricane-force winds and heavy downpours.
Experts are already predicting that this weather will continue through June. Summer, it seems, will be postponed until July.
London in a Bag
My MIL sent over this sweet wooden collection called “London in a Bag” last week for the kids and they have loved it. The river has been the thing they’ve been fighting over – who knew the Thames would be so popular? I say there’s plenty of London to go around from the mini version of the London Eye to the Tower Bridge. I’ve been trying to locate it online and there are other versions of the London in a Bag but nothing quite like this collection…
Diamond Jubilee memorabilia
Before you think that all the good (and by good, I do mean “tacky”) memorabilia celebrating the Diamond Jubilee is only available across the Atlantic, I humbly submit this thoughtful Queen’s Jubilee collection, courtesy of Cost Plus.
Limited Edition Solar Queen, $19.99
Union Jack Flag Lumbar Throw Pillow, $19.99
First Class Chef Apron, $19.99
London Booth Photo Frames, $24.99-$39.99
Get ’em before they’re gone! And have a wonderful Jubilee weekend!
Happy weekend!
Folks swarm Brighton Beach as Britain experiences a heatwave. Photo credit: Ruth Lumley/PA Wire
After months of incessant rain, the weather in the UK couldn’t be better! Britain experienced its second day of unusually high temperatures yesterday and sun is planned for this weekend.
Enjoy, everyone! I’ll see you back on Tuesday! I’m taking Memorial Day weekend off!
Street parties, British style
This weekend, over 10,000 street parties will be held across Britain in celebration of the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee, which marks the 60th anniversary of Queen Elizabeth’s reign. That’s double the number of parties than were held last year in connection with Prince William and Kate Middleton’s wedding.
I’ve never been to a British street party, but man, would I like to go to one. Streets are closed. Long tables run down the length of entire streets with chairs on either side – like the biggest dinner party in the world. There’s always tablecloths and cakes and ales, pork pies, sausage rolls and tea sandwiches. Music fills the streets. Union jack bunting is festively hung. It’s just that idyllic.
Inspired? Well, you can throw an authentic British street party stateside. Check out BBC America’s tips.
Britain is …
Tate Britain has launched a new promo video, which begs the question … what is Britain?
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