A classic English summer dessert: Eton Mess
Eton Mess is a classic, English summer dessert that consists of meringue, cream and strawberries. English summer is…
Podcast: The history of the sandwich and English culture
On 6th April 2022 I talked about the history of the sandwich and the English culture on a Hungarian…
A long weekend in Yorkshire
There's something good in every bad they say. Well, I tend to agree with that. As our bathroom renovation…
What to expect in Downton Abbey: A New Era?
When it was announced back in 2019 that there would be a new episode of Downton Abbey, I sort…
The English chocolate
When I was still living in Hungary and only visited England on business trips, I always bought some chocolate…
Buying a house in England
Buying a property in England is not easy. You could say it isn't easy to buy one in many…
The English steam fair
There is something very special about English steam fairs. I'm always fascinated by the colourful rides and games, tents, vehicles…
The Tudor Garden
I must admit, I couldn't choose which era's of garden design I like the most. All of them have…
Female servants in the English households
Women were employed in various roles in big households and they all had different tasks. In the biggest country houses…
Exploring Norfolk
Norfolk somehow seems to be forgotten when it comes to holiday choices. Quite wrongly I shall say, as Norfolk has…