Looking for the perfect stocking filler for your gluten free pal? Or just thinking of lowering your gluten intake? We chatted to Emily Kerrigan, author of 'The gluten-free kitchen' about her inspiration for the book (as well as asking some foodie questions of course, we can't help ourselves!) Tell us about yourself, what’s your foodie journey? How did it all start? I … [Read more...]
Behind The Scenes: Il Corno
With so many brilliant independent businesses popping up in and around Oxford, it only feels right to kickstart another 'behind the scenes' interview series, where the Bitten team chat to different foodie biz owners and find out about what inspired them, the story behind their businesses, and what's next for them! Il Corno, sitting in the Covered Market between Gulp … [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: 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...]
News: The Killy scoops Oxford’s leading gastropub award
As a roving writer on the country fine dining scene in and around Oxford, The Killingworth Castle in Wootton near Woodstock has been a consistent favourite of mine for the last two years. Finally "The Killy" has been rightly recognised on the biggest stage of all for the UK gastropub world. The Killingworth Castle has this week just been named the top pub in Oxfordshire .... … [Read more...]
