Editor's note:  Lately I've been using a lot of Quorn mince in the kitchen as it's perfect for CBA cooking - freezer to the pan ...

… come in all shapes, sizes and ages. When I began the blog way back when, I wrote about the GOM – almost always when we were in South...

Cast your mind back to GOM Chapter 9 when I mentioned the GOM going off into the wild blue yonder to do battle changing a car. I should ha...

It's always with mixed feelings – sad to leave but will be great to be home – my restaurant is now closed! This year our departure...

By request it's roast beef with all the trimmings for Sunday lunch – in particular roast potatoes – not something you see in the US – s...

Fishing is a very popular sport in this neck of the woods. My grumpy old man friend is a keen fisherman and very often sets out his stall ...

I know that this post isn't really anything to do with the GOM but I hope you'll agree that Gullah and Lowcountry cuisine is worth ...

In GOM 7 I reported my hummingbird heaven and since that magical time, whenever possible, I've been present and correct on morning sta...

Great day planned – it begins for me with a hide report with a difference. This morning I'm a “roving reporter” and am off round the c...

The GOM go shopping today, however, it's not your normal expedition. They are on a “sod” hunt – or, in the UK, garden turf cut into re...

Busy day, best foot forward – of course the day begins as usual with the GOM doing their morning thing and I'm in my hide. It seems ag...

Today is doing the tourist thing – a wander down one of my favourite streets Downtown Charleston, East Bay Street. It suits all of us. I ...

Menu approved for Saturday's dinner party. Fishcakes (a la The Ivy ) with tartare sauce to begin - Tarragon chicken with good old ...

Post crossword “meeting” with the GOM this morning and we've decided to invite the neighbours for dinner this coming weekend. One quic...

It's a good job we have an easy day today - sleep interrupted during the night by a spectacular thunderstorm – the noise is so loud it...

Busy day today, friend's daughter and son-in-law arrive this evening. A busy week at work and then they drive 3 hours in rush hour traf...

Supper at home tonight so it's early morning prep. Menu today, pork tenderloin, with peppers and mushrooms, Dijon mustard and heavy cr...

Before we begin I would like it known that I remain vigilant on hummingbird watch. Okey dokey, a lot to get through today. First prio...

This morning it's a drive to Sullivan's Island, a small beachside resort nearby. It has one main street with bars, restaurants and...