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...]
A Gourmet Getaway: The Best Hotels for Food in Oxfordshire
When we book a hotel, food often plays a big part in the decision (no surprises there). So we thought it was about time we shared our top foodie hotels in Oxford. If you’re planning a getaway and want to make sure it’s a gastronomic success, look no further. Here are our favourite spots for a sleepover. Disclaimer: we’ve reviewed the food in most of these places, but only … [Read more...]
Summer round-up with Nicola
Anyone else miss summer already? As summer officially comes to an end, I thought I would take you through some of my eats and drinks from the last few months, which could inspire you to start putting together your summer 2026 list! Tiramisu Gelato- Swoon If you are a tiramisu lover like I am, you can't go wrong with the tiramisu gelato from Swoon. My general issue … [Read more...]
Bitten’s Ultimate Oxford Pizza Guide!
There's never a bad time for pizza. Come rain or shine, good day or bad day… pizza is there for you. Luckily, Oxford has absolutely no shortage of offerings! We've pulled together this guide of some of the Bitten crew's fave spots across town (and a bit further afield) but we are always on the lookout for more. Bbuona A firm favorite with the Bitten team, and a … [Read more...]
Bitten’s Ice Cream & Gelato Guide
Possibly the most important question when it's hot - where to get ice cream in Oxford? (Though don't get us wrong, it's never a bad time to get ice cream - no matter the weather). The good news is that Oxford has some outstanding independent producers who can satisfy all your ice cream needs. So without further ado, here are the Oxford spots for ice cream and gelato (There … [Read more...]
