Snowy Day Drinks

 
Work, a round of stomach illness, and half-term break have all led to a massive slow down in my Bellini posting output. Not to worry though- I sense a change in the weather… spring is finally around the corner, and with it, fresh frolicking and enjoyment of our peachy fizz! Any places you think we ought to try? Please let me know.

Bellini Bowl

There is an American-themed bowling alley, complete with American music and food, tucked away beside Whiteley’s Shopping Center in Queensway. Most of you probably already knew about All Star Lanes…I didn’t.

It’s not that I don’t get out much, but boring, monetary matters do sometimes figure in budgeting for life in London We live in a town where the price of soap can be anywhere from 99p to lots, lots more, and where a cup of coffee is equally stratified. It all depends on the neighborhood you live in, the supermarket you use, or, as far as we are concerned, the restaurant/bar we visit, and the drink we drink.

Family Meal

(forgot the camera- photos taken with Stella's phone)

Last night was the usual family meal. Our 9 year old was complaining loudly that she did not want to eat the chicken stir-fry and broccoli that I’d made, as she’d had the same thing for lunch at school. Funny, she complained the same way the two previous nights. Either I have an uncanny ability to guess what the kitchen ladies are thinking, or there is a big white elephant in the room. I’ll consult the weekly school menu from now on.

A Well That Does Not Run Dry

One minute I’m at home cleaning out the guinea pig cage, and throwing dinner together for the kids, and the next I’m in the Artesian Bar in the Langham Hotel, wondering if the woman sitting down at the next table is in fact Amy Winehouse. It is. I bet she doesn’t clean out her own guinea pig cage.