Back in March, I was invited to join a sourdough workshop with Hannah, aka The Gypsy Baker. Not only is Hannah a seriously talented baker, she’s also a wonderful teacher who somehow manages to make the dark art of sourdough feel simple, joyful and completely do-able from your own kitchen. With her new autumn workshop dates now open, it feels like the perfect time to share my … [Read more...]
Review: Cafe Orient
I often crave the salty, sweet, umami flavours from Chinese cuisine. Thankfully one of the best places in Oxford to get your Szechuan fix is a short walk away from me on Cowley Road. Café Orient can be easily missed from the outside and it is nothing particularly special inside either, but as soon as you taste their food, you will be wondering when you can return. With a … [Read more...]
Harcourt Arms, Stanton Harcourt
Some places make it hard to be a critic, but what a joy to write a review where you can celebrate all of the things a place is getting right. The Harcourt Arms has delivered for us on multiple occasions, from family celebrations, to Sunday roasts, to bottomless brunch, and now we can add Steak Night to the list. We arrived to a very crowded car park and took a seat in … [Read more...]
Review – The Old Crown Coaching Inn, Faringdon
Tucked in the heart of Faringdon, The Old Crown Coaching Inn is a handsome slice of Oxfordshire history. I was kindly invited to dinner and a stay recently, and took my gal pal Katie and dog Moose along for a girly sleepover catch up. The building carries an air of character and heritage - but now with the warmth of a well-run inn. We stayed in the 'court room' suite (that … [Read more...]
Behind the Scenes: Spiced Roots
We love hearing more about the inspiration and stories behind our fave foodie spots in Oxford and the shire, I chatted to Tete from Spiced Roots, read on to hear all about it! What's the story behind Spiced Roots - how did it all start? It began with a conversation about where Caribbean food sits in comparison to other global cuisines like French or Italian. With … [Read more...]
