We've moved!

Hello Everyone, I'm writing here today to let you know that we have moved! Our new blog is at http://ameritishfood.blogspot.co.uk/. Come visit us there! ^_^...

Editing chapter one

I'm currently writing my first novel. It's simultaneously the thing I want to do the most, and the thing I want to do the least. It's every spare hour and every excuse not to spend an hour, all wrapped up in one. It's the reason I'm writing this blog post after shamefully neglecting the blog for so long, because...

The church of you and I

I take my place among the pews  At the church of you and I. My head bowed, hands clasped, kneeling I close my eyes and give in to feeling. For forever to last another day, For forever to last forever. Soft light casts a glow over your face, Those curves and lines I know by heart. Love is...

Back together, baking and looking for homes

It's been a while since we posted. Larry has been with me in the UK on another visitor visa since June and we're so happy to be back together that we forgot about the blog. Here's a bit of an update. Currently we're looking for places to live on the other side of London, and starting to think...

Long distance phone calls

Anyone who's been in a long term, long distance relationship will understand the brain-bashing frustration of trying to snatch a quick 10 minute phone call between commitments, static and data limitations.  ...

How to buy groceries in the UK if you're American

Larry has some good advice for Americans who are facing the daunting task of supermarket shopping in the UK. It isn't easy to do simple things like choose sausages, identify strangely named cheeses and understand the differences between 'cookies' and 'biscuits'. So if you're planning to cook in the UK here are some handy hints and tips. ...

The story of our ring

My grandparents had a strong marriage for fifty years, despite being separated during a world war and having the occasional plate-smashing argument. Now I'm all grown up and my grandparents have passed on, but the spirit of their love and commitment lives in the colours of the opal in my ring. ...