As we pass through a month of social distancing, most of us are still adapting to changes in daily routines. Positive and negatives of us keeping our distance are widely documented, as we try to come together whilst staying apart. How we communicate moved to mostly online platforms, of which there's a wide range of choice (hello Zoom!). The utilisation of these … [Read more...]
Introducing: Ogglio Olive Oil
How Ogglio Oil all began… My name is Giuseppe Trapani, and I have been working and living in Oxford for more than a decade now. I work for Oxford University Press, but recently, I have started an olive oil project in my spare time, outside of working hours. I am originally from Sicily, and I come from a family of farmers. As tradition wants, the land is passed on from … [Read more...]
Meet The Producers: Aldens Oxford
Launching a new business is a hard task. Launching a family business that transcends multiple generations is even harder. Matthew Alden is the current Managing Director of seventh-generation Oxford-based butchers, Aldens Oxford. While the company might have a long history to reflect on, he's firmly looking to the future. Established in 1793 by Isaac Alden, Aldens began at … [Read more...]
Hertford College showcases fine dining event skills for hire
Since launching Bitten, Becca and I have been hoping to make it inside a college hall to sample their food. We follow them on social media and their food always looks stunning, plus have verbal reports to back up the quality too. So, we were overjoyed to finally obtain an invitation to a special event at Hertford College, where the kitchen team were showcasing their catering … [Read more...]
Oxford Restaurants: Christmas and New Year’s Eve 2017
Sponsored post Let's face it, Christmas is busy. Gift shopping, card writing, decoration hanging, pine needle sweeping! And if you're anything like us, you're not entirely prepared. Maybe you still have that Christmas party venue to book, and really want to impress your colleagues. Maybe you're sick to the back teeth of spending New Year's Eve at home watching X-Factor … [Read more...]