I have just returned from a lovely holiday to Scotland and London, in the company of my younger son, and along with the jet-lag, I am already missing the castles, the beautiful rolling hills and country walks, the witty, warm-hearted people … and craving British Sweeties.

Jelly Babies, Minstrels, Fry’s Chocolate Creams, and especially Flakes.  There is nothing better after an afternoon traipsing ‘round a castle (and we saw many fabulous ones – oozing bloody and heinous history) than stopping at an ice cream van for a 99 Flake. [Read more…]