Monday, September 6th, 2010
Olive’s claims to serve the best breakfast in Norwich. Here are some of their morning offerings:
Full Breakfast: Free range bacon, free range sausage, tomato, mushrooms, baked beans, root vegetable hash, eggs & toast £7.45
Full Vegetarian Breakfast: Haloumi, tomato, mushrooms, baked beans, root vegetable hash, eggs & toast £6.45
Free range eggs with smoked salmon, or bacon, or haloumi, and toast £4.45
Root vegetable hash with eggs and smoked salmon or bacon, or haloumi £5.45
Eggs Benedict £5.95
Welsh rarebit £4.45
Porridge with honey or maple syrup £2.45
Museli with honey or maple syrup £2.45
Brie & onion marmalade toastie £3.95
Goats cheese & red pepper sandwich £3.95
So what do you think? Would you like to have breakfast at Olive’s?
Sunday, September 5th, 2010
I found this little alleyway very attractive with the cobblestones leading to the garden, next to a tiny cottage. How English is that?
Saturday, September 4th, 2010
I have lived in Norwich for several years now and I have yet to try the wonderful Spanish dishes of La Tasca. How do these sound?
Melon galia y jamon serrano – fresh melon slices, topped with Spanish serrano ham, mint and a drizzle of honey dressing
Paella de mariscos – a seafood paella, with king prawns, black tiger prawns, squid, mussels, white fish and white wine, topped with asparagus, artichoke, peppers and lemon wedges
Gambas gabardina – king prawns, in a light and crispy batter, served with roasted garlic mayonnaise and lemon
Pollo con salsa – chicken breast cooked with sliced mushrooms,
in a rich sherry, white wine & cream sauce
Torta de chocolate y avellanas – a rich and indulgent dark chocolate & hazelnut torte
Tarta de manzana – a Spanish-style apple pie, with a sweet almond pastry base, a layer of meringue and a crumble topping
Being pescotarian myself, I can’t wait to try out all the seafood dishes! So which dish appeals to you the most?
Friday, September 3rd, 2010
Norwich Castle against a blue sky always looks pretty. Built in 1067 by William the Conqueror because he wished to have a fortified place in the important city of Norwich, later it was used as a gaol in 1220.
Today it is used as a museum and art gallery. And I still think the dungeons are worth a visit!
Thursday, September 2nd, 2010
With mobile phones taking over the UK telecommunications market, the red telephone box is fast becoming a dying breed. And this makes me quite sad. To me, the red phone booth is so iconic and I would miss it sorely if it were to completely vanish from street corners.
I am many things - a life coach, a diversity champion, a freelance writer and translator, a dog lover, a citizen of the world, etc - but never thought of myself as a photographer. Norwich inspires me to capture snapshots of this fine Norman city. Take a trip down Norwich lanes or enjoy a walk in the park with me.