Galette des Rois Fortnum & Mason London
Once that same January, when I dropped into Fortnum and Mason for one of my perfect cream tea breakfasts, I saw this curious cake on …
Wright Brothers Oyster and Porter House London
A recent talk of mussels reminded me of Ireland. ‘Crying cockles and mussels…’, you know. And then Ireland of Guinness. And Guinness… of oysters! The …
Love Cake Cafe Swanage
Some might say that the English are notorious for their cuisine, which can’t possibly apply to desserts. They certainly know a thing or two about …
What are the qualities of a good diplomat?
This January I taught a group of prospective MGIMO students at the annual winter language session organised by the International School of Youth Diplomacy, and …
The Twelve Days of Christmas
At the end of December I gave my second-year students a listening task which was inspired by the carol ‘The Twelve Days of Christmas’. I …
Advice on How to Live in the Year 2022
The other day I came across an article entitled ‘100 ways to slightly improve your life without really trying’. It appeared on the Guardian website …