What is that ever present fragrance that permeates England?

I've so enjoyed reading everyone's suggestions for Linda Mary. It's giving me ideas for when I get there again, too. Linda, you mentioned Robin Hood's Bay. Often when I see a picture I like on POE, it turns out to be from there. I'm going to have to go. And the Yorkshire dales and moors really struck a bell. Not sure if it's because of the James Herriot books or what, but it always seemed like the most beautiful place on earth.

As for the black pudding, I did try that, but it wasn't my favorite. I did love the mushy peas, though. Nothing like them here. And I'd really like to get to Cornwall for those pasties. We have them here, crimped on the sides, but I can only imagine how wonderful they are in Cornwall being the real thing. 

I too have enjoyed reading everyones posts. And Brenda you mentioned James Herriots books and I have read all of them, they are among my favorites. I would love to visit the Yorkshire Dales.

Hi Linda-Mary,

Sorry for late reply the land I describe is the county of Kent, some say The Garden of England I think more of Market Garden !!!

Okay, now my mouth is watering with all the delicious food talk and thinking of strawberries and clotted cream.  If all goes well I will definitely have the mushy peas with my bacon, egg, and chips.  I love English food.  And I'm going to let myself have one shandy gaff in a pub.

Brenda, you'll love Robin Hood's Bay.  I enjoyed my time in the East Riding of Yorkshire.  Castle Howard is magnificent.  Wasn't it used in the show Brideshead Revisited? 

Oh, the Cornish pasties.  I would like to try one in Cornwall.  They look delicious.  Sounds like we'll be taking the "food tour"  Hubby Lee will love that I'm sure lol