WIlding Oxford opened to the public fully on 26th May. After a year of lockdowns, home cooking, and occasional (let's be real, regular) takeaways, I'm back INSIDE an actual restaurant! My first indoor dining experience after restrictions lifting was a press launch for Wilding Oxford. I know, awful job. If you've read our preview, you'll know Wilding is a wine … [Read more...]
The Jam Factory: Taco Takeaway Review
Let me jump right in and say that The Jam Factory's Thursday Taco Takeaway is a fabulous idea. If you love tacos – warm from the grill and piled with a balance of tasty titbits – you’ll be as excited as I was to hear about a new addition to Oxford’s taco landscape. Situated just around the corner from the Oxford train station, the Jam Factory is a friendly … [Read more...]
Review: Lula’s Ethiopian and Eritrean Cuisine
Update: January 2021 We last visited Lula's a year ago, in January 2020. And, while it seems fair to say a lot has changed in the world since then, it's a big comfort to know Lula's is still serving delicious Ethiopian and Eritrean food that's incredibly tasty - and a total bargain too. They now offer a delivery service so that you can enjoy their food from home (let's face … [Read more...]
Restaurant review: The Ivy Oxford Brasserie
Oxford’s High Street has had a few new additions in recent months, including The Ivy Oxford Brasserie. These additions have helped turn the street into a destination, in its own right, for all things food, drink, culture and style. Starting in the South: you can hire a punt from Magdalen Bridge; stop off for tea at Oxford’s Grand Café (on the site of the very first tea … [Read more...]
Three bags of Skogen Kitchen ‘bake at home’ buns to be won!
You may remember I tried a bag of 'bake at home' Cinnamon buns from Skogen Kitchen last month. If not, click the image below to read all about it 👇 - spoiler alert, they were amazing. The much-loved buns come in bags of eight, and you can choose from: cinnamon; cardamom; cranberry & cinnamon; chocolate & cardamom; vegan cinnamon; gluten & dairy-free … [Read more...]