A confused woman's guide to Northern England and beyond
The only way I seem able to keep up with the insanely quick passing of the seasons at the moment is when Betty’s alerts me to their new seasonal offerings. Right now, their autumn line (which is not to be confused with their Halloween line, launching in early October) has been rolled out in the…
One of the best things about living in York, you know, besides all the history, the great restaurants and pubs and cool things to do, is the fact that the city is located crazy close to the coast, the Yorkshire Dales National Park and North York Moors National Park. In the summer months, it’s become…
Let’s face it, when you’re looking for ideas for things to do in York, you probably don’t need someone to tell you to visit York Minster, the National Railway Museum, the Shambles or the City Walls. Those attractions speak for themselves, and there have been tons written and said about them all over the internet…
These little truffles are like a tropical mocktail in food form. They’re not *too* sweet, but are vaguely reminiscent of a key lime pie. They may also have you singing “you put de lime in de coconut” for the rest of the day (just me?). Either way, they’re a winner. The white chocolate mixture for…
(Well, that and a few other things.) For several years now, I have been a slave to many of the current skincare trends that have seen bathroom counters creaking under the weight of all the “must-have” steps within a routine. Whether the products came from Japan, Korea, France or elsewhere, it seemed as though almost…
