Tag Archives: England

The Biggest Mystery about English Crime Shows: British Legal Terms You Meant to Look Up

Posted on September 20, 2014 by lexiekahn

Love British courtroom dramas like “Rumpole of the Bailey,” “Kavanaugh, QC” and “Silk” but a bit muddled on the difference between a silk and a stipe? Get your ducks in a row here. (Thanks to former London solicitor Dana F. … Continue reading →

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Decoding British Pub Menus

Posted on September 5, 2014 by lexiekahn

Photo  Source Fancy a pudding wine? How about jugged hare and a side of rocket and baps? Bit of a muddle? No worries, luv. This glossary will set you right: http://mentalfloss.com/article/58701/28-keys-decoding-british-pub-menus

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