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: Il Botanico, St Aldates
I found a little piece of Italy in Oxford and all I can say is, buonissimo! I fell in love with Italy years back from the moment I stepped foot in Rome, and a lot of that love comes from the incredible food that Italians have created. From pasta to arancini to pancetta, what is there not to love about Italian cuisine? Anyway, let’s move on from my Italy … [Read more...]
Nicola’s Top Three: Halima the Baker
“The best things in life are sweet”- Halima This one is for all the sweet tooths out there (you're welcome, as always). I met Halima at the Headington market a few years ago and became a fan of her baked goods almost instantly. To manage the January blues, I decided to pop over and see Halima at the same market recently (you can also find her at the Summertown Market on most … [Read more...]
Faith’s Falafel Quest
Picture the scene: it's Sunday night. The shops are closed, and the fridge is empty. Meal-prepping for your office lunch on Monday just isn't going to happen. So, you need an alternative option that you can grab on your break - one that is cheap, quick and fresh, but not heavy enough to send you into a mid-afternoon slump. This is my life pretty much every week. More … [Read more...]
Invite: Grounded Kitchen
Grounded Kitchen is the lasted addition to the Headington restaurant scene, bringing fresh Korean inspired nourish bowls, Bao buns, thirst quenching juices and other tasty treats. I was lucky enough to be invited along to their preview, the day before their doors opened to the public. It was a fab event, I even went into the kitchen to to make my very own nourish … [Read more...]