Who are Little Ox? Little Ox Brewery are, by their own definition, "a microbrewery with a focus on the local area" who make "craft beers that have a broad appeal with a twist from the traditional to challenge drinkers to try new tastes". My journey with Little Ox has been a good one; I've tried their beers in local pubs, at the Oxford Beer Festival and enjoyed bottles at … [Read more...]
REVIEW: PAUL Afternoon Tea – plus win one for you and 3 others
Throw down that picnic blanket and pop on the kettle, because the PAUL Afternoon Tea delivery has arrived! Perfectly timed for summer, PAUL has launched this delicious lineup of goodies, now available for delivery from their Oxford bakery and cafe. Dating back to 1840, the Afternoon Tea was born when Anna, the then Duchess of Bedford, allegedly got pretty hungry late … [Read more...]
Don’t fear Big Scary Monsters! A new Social Club, Bottle and Record Shop
Not to be confused with actual monsters, I catch up with Kevin at Big Scary Monsters Social Club, bottle shop and record shop on Cowley Road. What are these big scary monsters? Sadly for some, there are no actual monsters to speak of, sorry kids; but what we do have is a really exciting bottle shop and record shop that opened over the pandemic. A bit of background, … [Read more...]
Rectory Farm: how to plan a successful PYO trip
Guest post by Rectory Farm PYO With our beautiful homegrown strawberries, raspberries and sweetcorn set to be with us well into September, we still have several glorious weeks ahead for PYO. Days out are different these days, and if we’re planning an excursion we want to make the most of it. So, we’ve put together some tips for getting the very best out of your trip to … [Read more...]
Grilled: a chat with Tess Taylor at Tap Social – with beer to win!
Let's face it COVID-19 has been a right d*** for the hospitality industry. For breweries, it's taken a lot to adapt while still earning a living, or even surviving, in some cases. I had a catch up with Tess Taylor, Founder & Director at Tap Social, to see how they've coped; and to talk about the brighter, redesigned, future. Let's start with some basics. Tap Social … [Read more...]