Whether it’s a good rice and curry dish or noodles, it was about time that I did a ‘Nicola’s Top 3’ feature on my favourite East Asian restaurants in Oxford. There are some great options in Oxford (many that I am still yet to try) but the ones included below are venues that have been consistently good at delivering high-quality food that makes me want to keep coming … [Read more...]
Behind the Scenes with Nicola: Il Botanico
Yes, I do talk about Il Botanico quite a lot, so you can imagine how thrilled I was to have the chance to meet one of the owners and learn more about the café! Not only did I get to experience making my current favourite thick hot chocolate, I also got a mini cannoli & bombolone workshop which was the perfect way to spend my Saturday morning! Seeing the hot chocolate … [Read more...]
Review: The Galaxie Hotel, Summertown
A weekend away at a hotel is a different kind of self-care, and I think we all need more of these. Now, let's talk about the hotel itself and my stay! I was so excited and grateful to have been invited to the recently refurbished Galaxie Hotel, located on Banbury Road. The hotel offers bed and breakfast options which means for other meals you'll need to venture out but … [Read more...]
Review: Il Botanico, St Aldates
I found a little piece of Italy in Oxford and all I can say is, buonissimo! I fell in love with Italy years back from the moment I stepped foot in Rome, and a lot of that love comes from the incredible food that Italians have created. From pasta to arancini to pancetta, what is there not to love about Italian cuisine? Anyway, let’s move on from my Italy … [Read more...]
Review: Blush St. Bakery
Blush St. Bakery is run by four lovely sisters who are based in West Oxfordshire. They bake an array of decadent treats that, let’s face it, we're all in need of every now and then (or every day with how good these ones were!) Their assorted cookie box consisted of milk chocolate, white chocolate, 100% cocoa, and red velvet cookies. These cookies were beautifully … [Read more...]
