Fortnum & Mason.......

As Andy has begins his three week vacation I dragged him out this morning to visit a couple of galleries in the Mayfair area. We saw some exellent photography by  Don McCullin, a renowned war photographer, although the majority of this work surrounded the Karo tribe in Ethiopia.

After our ten minute brush with some culture and very impressive work we went wandering and we found ourselves outside the historic and finest of English shops, Fortnum and Masons. This shop was actually established back in the 1700s and leapt into popularity as the establishment used to bring Indian Tea to the British, courtesy of Robert Clive, who laid the foundations of British Empire in India. A fraction of the size of Harrods, it was less overwhelming but equally as appealing.

Here are some of my favourite pics of our excursion.

Marzipan, my Mum's favourite and how I wish she was here to enjoy some.

No doubt champagne will make a strong appearance this Christmas.

We went home with a lovely Montgomery Cheddar that had been aged for 15 months. This is made by hand in Somerset, courtesy of 140 Fresian cows.......and is absolutely delicious. The maker of this cheese was also awarded Champion Cheesemaker of the Year!