As it turned out, my terror was mitigated somewhat by my appreciation for the "Death Road's" unexpectedly lovely surrounding.
We typically use a fatty cut of pork, but duck has delicious rich meat with a lovely fat surrounding it, and it works beautifully with this concentrated sauce.
The house/flat I grew up in... was the family home in Belfast, with a lovely garden, surrounded by four sisters.
A sunny patio provides a peaceful haven for breakfast or afternoon drinks, and the nearby Jardim das Amoreiras, a lovely leafy square surrounded by historic buildings, is the perfect spot for a stroll.
Rack of lamb, giving off a fragrant marjoram-scented cloud of steam, arrived in a lovely Italian setting, surrounded by crunchy fennel, fava beans and agnolotti filled with preserved lemon.
But the boys plowed along relentlessly, measuring their manhood in mileage, and just as it was getting dark we arrived at the 13-mile mark and Wahtum Lake -- a lovely little lake surrounded by fir trees and fed by melting snow.
After moving to a lovely wee village surrounded by olives, wild asparagus and wild boar just 30 miles from Rome, I've noticed it's getting harder to source the good stuff unless I go into the fields myself and nick it.
Its arcades surrounding a lovely garden shelter excellent restaurants and delectable boutiques stocking only-in-Paris merchandise and offer protection in case of a sudden downpour.
Wooden ceilings and parquet floors bring just a hint of the Alps to the humid island, and dining in the enclosed interior courtyard can be a lovely break from the surrounding bustle.
I am going to a lovely room in Brooklyn, surrounding myself with those who care about me.
There are some lovely jokes surrounding Dickens.
