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• All About Banoffee
  on Nov 20, 2014 in English Food Food Food and History Pie Recipe
  banoffee pie by KlaraBefore coming to Britain, I'm not sure I knew banoffee pie existed. Many years of my life were wasted in this deprived state, but now I am enlightened and have found peace and fulfillment.Or something like that.Seriously though,...
• Tea and Cakes: My Social Life in Britain
  on Nov 20, 2014 in British Culture British People cake Capernwray Tea
  Some of my fondest memories are afternoons and evenings spent with friends, usually with a cup of tea and some delicious goodies involved. Back in the States I would sometimes go out for coffee with someone, or bring a plate of cookies to a friend's...
• Forest Walking and Small Adventures
  on Nov 20, 2014 in Bird Forest Lancashire Moss Rocks Stream
  "We live in a wonderful world that is full of beauty, charm and adventure. There is no end to the adventures that we can have if only we seek them with our eyes open."- Jawaharlal NehruI love big adventures, the times you stand somewhere truly s...
• Four Fun Quizzes for Britophiles
  on Nov 20, 2014 in Accent Quiz Royalty Tea The Britophile
  You know those annoying but addictive quizzes that are constantly cropping up in your Facebook feed?      Which natural disaster is your temper like?        What animal do you transform into?   ...
• 7 Ideas for an Amazing British Halloween Costume
  on Nov 20, 2014 in British Literature British Traditions Classic Literature Costume Doctor Who Dog Famous Britons Halloween Holiday Music Sherlock
  I'm a last-minute person. The person who is frantically Googling a recipe 30 minutes before dinnertime. For those of you who are still undecided about how to dress for your friend's Halloween party next week, have I got a post for you!We're all...
• The Britophile Bucket List
  on Nov 20, 2014 in Abbey Bird Castle Cotswolds Cottage Dartmoor Hedge Horse London Market Mountain River Stones Street Sunrise Theatre Wall
  Life is short.There is no getting around it. We tend to think that things will go on like this forever, the work, the people, the house, the hobbies, but in the back of our minds where we shove all our childhood trauma and 80s apparel, we know it won...
• Back Home
  on Oct 18, 2014 in America vs. Britain The Britophile Diaries
  At long last, I am home. The USA home, not the other one.It's been a whirlwind month, full of fascinating travel experiences across four countries, hellos and goodbyes, and innumerable experiences that I will remember for a lifetime.Even though I've...
• Black Pudding
  on Sep 7, 2014 in Food
  Random interjection here...First of all, who thought this was a good idea? The Moors and Romans, apparently, and ancient Brits agreed.Of all the British delicacies that have presented themselves to me during my time in England, this is one that I've...
• The Britophile Diaries: 10 Days Left
  on Sep 4, 2014 in Bridge Capernwray Lake London River The Britophile Diaries Wall Water
  I only have 10 days left as a resident of England. This fact makes my heart melt. Not only am I in love with this country, but I've become deeply attached to Capernwray Hall and the wonderful friends I've made here. This year has stretched...
• The Britophile Diaries: Living the Everyday
  on Sep 1, 2014 in America vs. Britain English Food Expat Food Football Rain Sheep Tea The Britophile Diaries
  Waking up to the hiss of radiators, I feel cold air rush up to meet my bare feet as I swing them out of bed. Groggy, I nearly bump my head on the low eaves and pull back the curtain to find bright sunshine at this ungodly hour. I wash my face under b...

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