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Pubs to Visit in the Heart of Derbyshire
Deep in the heart of Derbyshire, the village of Duffield and its surrounding area are home to some of the best pubs in England. From affordable, quality pints and bites served in 17th century snugs and riverfront locales to a delightful wine bar and some of the best wood-fired pizza outside of Naples, Duffield's pub game is strong. Here are some of my favourites.
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Afternoon Tea at the World of Wedgwood
Picture this: Savoury sandwiches, fluffy scones with jam and cream, mini sweet treats that pack a tiny but mighty punch of cheer, served on a pretty three-tiered tray… getting hungry? I’m salivating just writing that. And let’s not forget the pretty pots of piping hot tea, to be enjoyed from delicate porcelain cups in a comfortable, yet elegant, setting. This is afternoon tea, a much-loved British custom, and one of my favourite activities to enjoy in good…
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Welcome to Wine Thursday
Wine Thursday is a weekly tradition where me and The Brit try a new wine or re-explore a favourite. These are the BC wines we've sipped and savoured in 2020 — all great value for money and accessible for all budgets.
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Fab BC Wineries Offering Free Delivery
Keen to still get your favourite BC wines during lockdown? Fear not, many BC wineries are offering free delivery across the province. Sharing some under $30 favourites from three wineries I love.
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Affordable BC Wines to Celebrate the Holiday Season
Sharing affordable BC wines priced $35 and under. All perfect for gifts or to add to your holiday season wine rack this Christmas.
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The City Girl Craft Beer Festival Survival Guide
Enjoy craft beer festivals, West Coast City Girl style. Practical tips and tricks for enjoying a day or evening of hoppy libation with fun, grace and gumption. While summer tends to host the bulk of the adult beverage festivals in BC, they usually happen year-round. Particularly in Vancouver and Victoria. The Brit and I recently attended the immensely popular Great Canadian Beer Festival (GCBF) for the first time, and I think it’s one of my favourite festivals…
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Wine Down on a Budget – Five Affordable BC Wines to Sip On This Summer
With summer shining through, it’s time to sip some lighter wines: pretty Rosés, crisp whites and plummy Pinot Noirs. And let’s not forget some vibrant bubbly to toast all the events of what I like to call ‘celebrate everything’ season. (Weddings, birthdays, bridal and baby showers, graduations, barbecues, you name it… It’s that time of year.) Over the years, I’ve become more conscious of shopping, eating, and drinking local. The reality of this is that it’s not…
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Exploring East Sussex Wine Country
If you’re not from the UK (or have been living under a rock since Harry married Meghan), your first question is possibly “Where is Sussex?”. Answer: Sussex is in southeast England. Your next question might likely “England has a wine country?” Answer: Yes. East Sussex wine country. Actually, wine countries, plural. And they make damn good wine. When you think of England for alcoholic beverages, you might think of ales or bitters; maybe a refreshing gin and…
