My baby is 16 months old - so far in his lifetime he has been to 12 parties (2 of them were his!) so children’s birthdays are now a monthly affair for us. I tried to make his first birthday cake and whilst it was definitely cute, it was also clearly homemade. With bake off starting again for its 16th series, my birthday on the horizon, and in an attempt to get better at baking, … [Read more...]
Review: The Embassy at The Chesterton
I love traditional Indian food and so I am often a bit wary about fusion food. Large menus with too many dishes to get every one perfect, 2 cuisines and often medicare at both. However this British-Indian spot in Oxford managed to surprise me. It’s not perfect, but it gets enough ticks from me for a return visit. The Embassy bar and restaurant is part of the Chesterton … [Read more...]
Review: Cosmo Buffet
We visited this Oxford buffet on a Thursday evening, arriving just before opening at 4:30pm - and were surprised to find a queue already forming outside. It wasn’t long before we understood why. The food had just been laid out, fresh and visually appealing, with staff carefully arranging everything before the rush. While the dishes were regularly replenished throughout the … [Read more...]
Review: The Shake and Sweet Shop
There’s a small but mighty spot in Market Square in Witney that’s packed to the rafters with joy. The Shake & Sweet Shop - known to some residents as the little blue shop - is exactly what it sounds like: a haven for milkshake lovers, ice cream fans, those with a sweet tooth, and anyone in need of a little pick-me-up. The variety on offer is huge. There’s Mr Whippy’s, … [Read more...]
Review: Six By Nico return of ‘The Chippie’
Returning to Six by Nico for their “Chippie” menu (which was back for a limited period, other favourites will also return) felt a bit like coming back to your favourite series -familiar structure, new plot twists. Having visited during the “Six wonders of the world” menu a few months back, I was curious to see how this latest theme would deliver, and while the evening had a few … [Read more...]
