Jenny, Gwen (above in Liverpool) and I got back from the UK last week.  We visited a few spots in England and then made our way up to Scotland.  It was just beautiful!  Lots of fabulous castles, sheep (I love sheep!), whiskey and food! 

Urquhart Castle

Sheep!

Steak and Ale Pie at Eagle and Child in Oxford

First Whiskey Distillery Visit

Afternoon Tea in Stratford Upon Avon

Edinburgh Castle

Now that I’m home, I so want to recreate the Meat Pies and Scones.  In Elgin, Scotland I tried a sandwich with sweet pepper and onion marmalade.  It was so good!  I am searching for a recipe.  Also near Elgin we visited the Gordon Castle Walled Garden.  I wish we were visiting in the Spring, because I could just imagine how gorgeous it would be.  They grow fruits and berries, flowers (a lot of lavender!), herbs and vegetables that they use in their cafe as well as to flavor the Gin they make.