Author: sdorts

Every October for the past several years, I have enjoyed visiting the Frieze Sculptures in Regent's Park. Sometimes I have visited alone. Other time I have visited with my husband. I've even been able to share these treasures with my mum during a few of her autumn visits. Given the current state of things, I … Continue reading Frieze Sculptures in Regent’s Park

Here in London, since we don't have a car, we are still limited to doing things that are reachable on foot. Fortunately for us, we live in an incredible neighbourhood that gives us access to many wonderful parks and happens to be steeped in tons of history (if you only take the time to look). … Continue reading More Blue Plaques and other monuments

When I posted my pictures of our homemade bagels I had no idea they would generate so much interest. As promised here is the recipe with some more detailed photos of the process. Making bagels has been on my list of things to try my hand at for many years. I'm so glad that I … Continue reading Bagels: Rewarding but time-consuming

During our time in lockdown, we have walked and walked and walked. We have explored every park within walking distance and have come to know our neighbourhood streets extremely well. A few weekends ago, I was eager to get out and walk, but was looking for something more inspired than the same old routes. I … Continue reading Florence Nightingale and others who lived nearby

Lock-down or some form of sheltering in place has been going on for quite awhile in most parts of the world. Here in London, we officially entered lockdown on 23 March, although in reality we were already sheltering in place about a week before Boris Johnson made the announcement. The government believes that the worst … Continue reading Need a haircut?

Authentic Falafel Spending much more time at home has encouraged me to spend more time in the kitchen. I am enjoying exploring new recipes and finally making some foods that I've wanted to tackle for a long time. I love falafel and have wanted to make my own ever since sampling many different falafel on … Continue reading Food & Recipes: Authentic Falafel

Sheltering in Place and Social Distancing are both really messing with my morning routine.  Before these phrases became part of our daily vocabulary, I had an extremely consistent morning routine.  I was up at 5.55am and was out the door headed to the gym by 6:10am.  In the winter I didn’t enjoy waking up in … Continue reading Inspiration came from my daily walks

After the past several weeks, life in London has changed dramatically. I'm sure I'm not alone in trying to come to terms with what many of us are calling our New Normal. With extremely quiet streets, limited public transport, closed tube stations, empty restaurants, bars and shops and queues to get into shops, very little … Continue reading Hello world!