Shortbread, that divinely buttery and crumbly simple cookie, is a long-time staple of Scottish cooks. The recipe was probably created in the 12th century but is generally attributed to Mary, Queen of Scots in the 16th century. Scottish Shortbread has […]
It was recommended that we take a stroll from one end of Andrassy to the other, so we did just that after our magnificent spa day at Szenchenyi Thermal Bath. We walked past the fascinating Vajdahunyadvar Castle, originally built in cardboard […]
York Castle Museum After journeying through Viking history in York (at the Jorvik Viking Centre), I headed over to explore the first of three York Museums Trust holdings, York Castle Museum. The museum’s site surprises in part because it’s housed […]
In addition to the popular Jorvik Viking Centre, the York Archaeological Trust offers multiple historical attractions in the beautiful city of York, England, individually available, or combined in the Pastport ticket. We sampled four of the five attractions on our […]
Walking through the narrow lanes of York’s Shambles, I followed my map down a pathway – covered at first – that led into the garden surrounding this architectural and historical gem, more completely (and charmingly) titled “The Ancient Guild Hall […]
