Dennis Sever’s House, London and Victorian Apple Fritters with Caramel Ice Cream

Living Room of the Dennis Sever’s House, London, James Brittain photo The Presidential election is still weeks away and I am drowning in pol...

Kerylos –– One of the Most Beautiful Places in the World and Cato’s Cheesecake

Villa Kerylos, House & Garden, 2001 There are those who rail against the 1% and their excesses (please explain  Spelling Manor to me ––...

Dining with Edith Wharton, Turkey with Oysters and Corn Soufflé

Edith Wharton, 1897 This year is the 150 th anniversary of the birth of writer Edith Wharton (1862-1937) and she is having quite a year. T...