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An American's musings on her relocation to the UK, including profound food reviews, pithy cultural appreciation, seething fashion criticism, expert travel observations, and general snarkiness.
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Stuck in the Toffee Pudding
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Thursday, 18 April 2013. I'm back in Illinois, but I can't seem to escape the Brits! Eleanor Weltman, a romantically gormless but gutsy reporter for the D.C. Current. Disclaimer in gigawatts of blinking lights: the only thing my charming British diplomat character and charming British husband have in common is hair colour and pronunciation of the word "mobile." That's it. No marriages were harmed in the writing of this novel. Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom). Who is this strange person? Literary Reject...
Stuck in the Toffee Pudding: September 2011
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Monday, 19 September 2011. It's a floating biscuit. Old-time readers will be comforted to know that I have regathered my nerve and joined another water aerobics class, far away from the tatoos and scolding I've had to endure in previous sessions. See http:/ clairecraigevans.blogspot.com/2009/11/getting-down-with-oaps.html. And http:/ clairecraigevans.blogspot.com/2009/10/tatoo-too-much.html. Don't worry, the entire pool area is nonsmoking. Links to this post. Subscribe to: Posts (Atom).
Stuck in the Toffee Pudding: June 2012
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Monday, 25 June 2012. The Fahrenheit of Stupidity. Do you find English weather reports demoralizing? I used to think that the weather was the great cultural Rosetta stone: every country has it, and most people feel the need to discuss it. That goes twice for the British, of course. Even in an English-speaking country, there are days that confirm you just aren't getting it. Those days have highs and lows predicted in Celsius. 10 C = 50 F. 15 C = 59 F. 20 C = 68 F. 28 C = 82 F. 37 C = 98.6 F.
Stuck in the Toffee Pudding: The Fahrenheit of Stupidity
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Monday, 25 June 2012. The Fahrenheit of Stupidity. Do you find English weather reports demoralizing? I used to think that the weather was the great cultural Rosetta stone: every country has it, and most people feel the need to discuss it. That goes twice for the British, of course. Even in an English-speaking country, there are days that confirm you just aren't getting it. Those days have highs and lows predicted in Celsius. 10 C = 50 F. 15 C = 59 F. 20 C = 68 F. 28 C = 82 F. 37 C = 98.6 F. A #Retrospect...
Stuck in the Toffee Pudding: April 2010
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Friday, 23 April 2010. Flying Toward an Election? You Bet Your Ash. For me as an overstimulated fruit enthusiast, I cringed to see the UK's tropical fruit shipments were being diverted to Spain from Africa or South America, or worse yet, just dumped altogether due to lack of air logistics. (Insert long, echoing "Noooo! Gordon Brown did look a bit ashen in the first debate. Well, is it any wonder? Links to this post. Tuesday, 6 April 2010. Talk About Green Tea! I'm sure carrot crudites are in order.
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The Borboleta ... fluttering about: March 2014
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Tuesday, March 25, 2014. The Gastronomic Capital of Europe . Lyon. OK, so coming back down to Earth, I did see a glimpse of why Lyon may get such accolades, but in a vote I probably wouldn't pick Lyon. Gasp! What did she say? To be fair I didn't have a reservation for any of the top bouchons. In town, and I am sure they would have been amazing, but eating every last bit of a pig or pressing bits of fish with gelatin into terrines is not so much my thing. OK, so I ended up at a spot that served only local...
The Borboleta ... fluttering about: Como no??
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Wednesday, April 24, 2013. The title - a play on words meaning "Why not? Precisely my attitude as I booked this trip to Lake Como in Northern Italy. If I have to be in Milan every few weeks, why not take advantage of it and stay the weekend for a train trip out of the city? Stunning Lake Como is just an hour ride, but feels as if you were transported to another planet. It was all that . I returned refreshed, with my lethargic winter heaviness shed. April 25, 2013 at 1:07 AM. View my complete profile.
The Borboleta ... fluttering about: Barcelona - a Foodie Heaven
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Sunday, March 3, 2013. Barcelona - a Foodie Heaven. I just downloaded 355 pictures from my trip to Barcelona - a tell tale sign that there was a LOT of eye candy in that city! Last week there was a global convention for those that supply the mobile industry (think phones, tablets, wireless technology, app venders . eight football arena sized halls of it), and I got to attend on behalf of Nielsen (we're trying to measure what you do on your device! Saturday was designed to wander the Bari Gotic. By mid-da...
The Borboleta ... fluttering about: Shrove Tuesday
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Friday, February 15, 2013. Brazil has its tanned, feathered samba dancers. Venice its masked Carnival and New Orleans its debaucherous Mardi Gras. In England . it is Pancake Day. My dear friends Amy and Cheryl hosted quite the event, making dozens and dozens of crepe-like pancakes (not those fluffly ones us Bisquick-raised Americans envision) to please the masses, first taking in a few "savoury" and closing up with a couple "sweet". Though not quite as provocative as some other culture's celebrations, th...
The Borboleta ... fluttering about: The Gastronomic Capital of Europe ... Lyon
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Tuesday, March 25, 2014. The Gastronomic Capital of Europe . Lyon. OK, so coming back down to Earth, I did see a glimpse of why Lyon may get such accolades, but in a vote I probably wouldn't pick Lyon. Gasp! What did she say? To be fair I didn't have a reservation for any of the top bouchons. In town, and I am sure they would have been amazing, but eating every last bit of a pig or pressing bits of fish with gelatin into terrines is not so much my thing. OK, so I ended up at a spot that served only local...
The Borboleta ... fluttering about: International Women's Day
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Friday, March 8, 2013. I've noticed my inner feminist is starting to stir. Amongst certain company that suggestion will provoke negative connotations and definitely raise an eyebrow or two regarding the fact that I am 37 and still a single lady (? I've also felt the same in the UK, where Board rooms are majority male and it is quite acceptable to tell a woman leader she "sounds like a naggy wife" when she raises concerns about business decisions. Stories from friends revealing male leaders in their o...
The Borboleta ... fluttering about: Christkindlmarkt, Vienna
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Sunday, January 19, 2014. Unfortunately I wasn't able to get this posted in 2013, as I only had 12 blog posts throughout the entire year and hadn't posted anything since July, and this would have boosted my total. I am back at blogging again and hope to keep up documenting my travels and thoughts in 2014. Rathausplatz . the main market. One afternoon while searching for the best Christmas markets in England, I kept coming across sites ranking those in Europe - the pictures of Vienna are simply magical, o...
The Borboleta ... fluttering about: January 2014
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Sunday, January 19, 2014. I had been yearning for one of those moments when you sit peacefully as the snow flakes fall, gazing over the mountains in the distance, with warmth and a loved one nearby. As destiny would have it, my loved one has friends with a home near Andorra whom kindly invited us for a weekend to go skiing between Christmas and New Year's Eve. Yeah! We rose early in the morning to drive to the resort high, high up in the mountains, crossing the border into Andorra. The first day was ...
The Borboleta ... fluttering about: Seduced via the Stomach: Burgundy!
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Monday, March 24, 2014. Seduced via the Stomach: Burgundy! Being the oenophile I am, I still get quite uncomfortable when presented with a wine list comprised mostly of French wines. Arguably the best in the world (I would contest that Italy actually reigns supreme), if I am to truly dominate my hobby I needed to tackle this challenging region. Thus, in 2014 I set out to visit a couple of the most infamous regions to improve my vocabulary. Looking back it was the best meal of the trip. That creamy sauce ...
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A day in the Life of Claire. This spot is dedicated to the preparation and life of Claire Cox. Claire has been diagnosed with Trisomy 18, which is a genetic disease caused by an extra chromosome at the 18th spot. We know that God can cure Claire at any time, and continue to pray for this; however we also know that His Will, will be done! Thursday, November 30, 2006. CLAIRE HOPE: Oct 3 2006-Nov 28 2006. Exactly eight weeks to the day! This will be our last post to this site, as it is dedicated to the ".
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Lines from a linguist. Enough is enough or when it’s time to sack a client. Asymp; 8 Comments. I had one of those awful days last Friday, when an agency client got in touch to say her end client wasn’t satisfied with my work. I’m relieved to say this hasn’t happened more than a handful of times in my 30-year career, invariably involving clients who think they speak better English than a native speaker, but it’s none the less stressful when it does happen. Agencies take quite a sizeable chunk of the fee a...
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Welcome to Claire Cox Photography. Edinburgh Wedding Photographer, Claire Cox offers a unique style of wedding photography which combines a mixture of reportage and creative fine art portraiture. With a relaxed and informal approach coupled with a strong artistic vision Claire Cox creates images which truly stand out and capture those real moments in life. Based in Edinburgh, Scotland however happy to travel nation and world wide to capture the events of your special day. GET TO KNOW ME. November 25, 2014.
Stuck in the Toffee Pudding
Friday, 24 May 2013. Souvenir de la Dentist's Maison. My apologies to my mother for fracturing the name of one of her favorite old garden roses, Souvenir de la Malmaison, but she would understand the sacrifices one must make for a snappy headline.). Episode two of the grand saga to come. Links to this post. Thursday, 18 April 2013. I'm back in Illinois, but I can't seem to escape the Brits! Eleanor Weltman, a romantically gormless but gutsy reporter for the D.C. Current. Disclaimer in gigawatts of blinki...
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Fast and Easy Christmas Cupcakes. December 24, 2016. The holidays can be so crazy and they definitely were for me this year. All this December I was totally SLAMMED with work. I did not have a free moment to do anything. Thank god for things like Amazon 2-day shipping where I got all my Christmas shopping done. Now I’m off to Dallas for the week where a lot of good food and family awaits – Hope you all enjoy the holidays! Degusta Box : My Review. December 8, 2016. Want to see more? For the Love of Food.
Claire Crawford Holistics & Beauty | Leave your stress at the door
Claire Crawford Holistics and Beauty. Skip to primary content. Skip to secondary content. Forget the hustle and bustle of the high st and imagine a tranquil spot where you can kick off your shoes, leave your stress at the door and relax into the peaceful surroundings. Thats why Claire Crawford’s clients return time and again to her welcoming holistic and beauty rooms at Tir na nOg, in a beautiful courtyard setting in the grounds of a country estate. Claire will soon be running Essential Harmony Workshops...
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clairecrawford1 | A great WordPress.com site
A great WordPress.com site. Skip to primary content. Skip to secondary content. OCA:- Transparent and Opaque:- Exercise Monochrome Studies. December 22, 2013. 07/12/2013 OCA:- The Practice of Painting/Part One/What paint can do. Transparent and Opaque:- Exercise Monochrome Studies. I started this exercise by sketching a Silver birch tree while out on a walk one afternoon, taking a photograph for reference to use when I was later back at home. OCA The Practice of Painting. Open College of Art. Left hand p...
